by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 14 U.S. colleges awarded 110 degrees and certificates in Other Precision Production. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 44% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Precision Production Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $23,187 one year after completing, rising to $36,112 after four years.
Studying Other Precision Production covers Precision Production, Other. Any Instructional Program In Precision Production Not Listed Above. Examples: [Diamond Cutting], [Diamond Polishing], [Diamond Cutting And Polishing].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other precision production draws strong interest, with 110 degrees awarded annually. 14 colleges award other precision production degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 19.
By level, the 110 awards include 42 certificates, 48 associate degrees and 20 master’s degrees.
Women earned 21% of other precision production degrees and certificates in the latest year (23 of 110). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (70) and Hispanic or Latino (21), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Other Precision Production Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees. It also ranks other precision production schools within 1 state. In all, 14 colleges offer other precision production programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Precision Production Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other precision production degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 42 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 48 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 20 |
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