by our College Data Analytics Team
[Metal Fabricator](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/metal-fabricator/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong metal fabricator education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for metal fabricator students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the metal fabricator degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology, our #1 best value for metal fabricator in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,050. Metal Fabricator graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career metal fabricator graduates make about $52,298. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value metal fabricator schools. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for metal fabricator graduates is $14,750. Early-career metal fabricator graduates make about $50,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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