by our College Data Analytics Team
[Gunsmithing/Gunsmith](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/precision-systems-maintenance-repair/gunsmithing-gunsmith/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value gunsmithing/gunsmith schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the gunsmithing/gunsmith degrees they offer, see the list below.
Pine Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among gunsmithing/gunsmith schools in the United States. Pine Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Pine City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,738. Gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates carry a median of $22,454 in student loans. Gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates of Pine Technical College earn a median of $44,905 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,454 median debt.
Montgomery Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value gunsmithing/gunsmith schools. Montgomery Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Troy. In-state tuition and fees average $2,538, compared with $8,682 for out-of-state students. Early-career gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates make about $38,983.
Sonoran Desert Institute came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value gunsmithing/gunsmith schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Sonoran Desert Institute is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,200. Gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates carry a median of $16,400 in student loans. Gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates of Sonoran Desert Institute earn a median of $49,349 early in their careers.
Students looking for strong value in gunsmithing/gunsmith will find it at Colorado School Of Trades, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado School Of Trades is a small private for-profit university. Gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Early-career gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates make about $39,981. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado School Of Trades admits about 91% of applicants.
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View All Gunsmithing/Gunsmith Rankings >The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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