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2024 Best Precision Metal Working Schools

109 Colleges in the United States
54,790 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$34,902 Avg Early-Career Salary
Precision Metal Working is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #131 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 109 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of precision metal working. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 54,790 degrees in precision metal working during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Precision Metal Working School

Best Precision Metal Working Schools The precision metal working program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Precision Metal Working rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for precision metal working schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Precision Metal Working

The precision metal working school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Precision Metal Working in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of precision metal working degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

16 Top Schools in Precision Metal Working

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
438 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$39,265 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Texas State Technical College if you wish to pursue a degree in precision metal working. TSTC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #148 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TSTC is a great college overall.

There were about 438 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the precision metal working program at Texas State Technical College earn $4,363 above the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$54,741 Median Starting Salary

Hennepin Technical College is a great option for students interested in a degree in precision metal working. Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. A Best Colleges rank of #171 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hennepin Technical College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 121 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Precision Metal Working degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College receive an earnings boost of approximately $19,839 over the average earnings of precision metal working majors.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
12.2% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in precision metal working needs to take a look at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public college located in the city of Lancaster. A Best Colleges rank of #321 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a great college overall.

There were roughly 82 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in the most recent data year. Those precision metal working students who get their degree from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology receive $14,663 more than the average precision metal working student.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
980 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

Ivy Tech Community College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #519 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 980 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the precision metal working degree program at Ivy Tech Community College earn $10,186 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
208 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
24.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Wichita, WSU Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #440 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WSU Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 208 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at WSU Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the precision metal working program state that they receive average early career wages of $34,295.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
36.2% Growth in Graduates

Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Minneapolis. This college ranks 30th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 47 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College of Technology in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working degree recipients from Dunwoody College of Technology earn a boost of around $14,391 over the typical income of precision metal working graduates.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
402 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
27.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #578 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FVTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 402 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Precision Metal Working degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College earn a boost of about $2,203 above the average income of precision metal working graduates.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$46,929 Median Starting Salary

STC is a small public college located in the rural area of Linn. This college ranks 14th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 58 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at STC in the most recent year we have data available. Precision Metal Working degree recipients from State Technical College of Missouri get an earnings boost of approximately $12,027 above the typical earnings of precision metal working graduates.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
197 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
14.2% Growth in Graduates

Anoka Technical College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Anoka. This college ranks 34th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 197 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Anoka Technical College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the precision metal working major at Anoka Technical College get $8,885 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
25.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 7th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were approximately 51 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent year we have data available. Those precision metal working students who get their degree from North Dakota State College of Science receive $12,208 more than the average precision metal working grad.

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11
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 55th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 74 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Penn College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the precision metal working degree program at Pennsylvania College of Technology make $10,332 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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12
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$41,875 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 23rd out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 102 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at WCTC in the most recent year we have data available. Those precision metal working students who get their degree from Waukesha County Technical College make $6,973 more than the typical precision metal working graduate.

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13
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
129 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$39,636 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #473 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means North Central Technical College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 129 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at North Central Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Precision Metal Working degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College earn a boost of around $4,734 above the average income of precision metal working graduates.

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14
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #297 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.

There were approximately 74 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent data year. Those precision metal working students who get their degree from Lake Area Technical Institute make $2,679 more than the typical precision metal working grad.

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15
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
355 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
23.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #591 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means South Texas College is a great college overall.

There were about 355 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the precision metal working degree program at South Texas College make $2,837 above the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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16
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$43,265 Median Starting Salary

Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ranken Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 65 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Ranken Technical College in the most recent data year. Those precision metal working students who get their degree from Ranken Technical College make $8,363 more than the average precision metal working grad.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Precision Metal Working Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
17Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE
18Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX
19Vincennes UniversityVincennes, IN
20Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN
21Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA
22Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX
23Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE
24Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA
25Austin Community College DistrictAustin, TX

Precision Metal Working by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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One of 5 majors within the Precision Production area of study, Precision Metal Working has other similar majors worth exploring.

Precision Metal Working Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder46,029
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist3,181
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2,275
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1,588
Tool & Die Technology/Technician541
Metal Fabricator413
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking319
Ironworking/Ironworker226
Other Precision Metal Working218

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Woodworking435
Other Precision Production67
Leatherworking & Upholstery46
Precision Production Trades44
Boilermaking29

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