[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong precision metal working education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for precision metal working students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in precision metal working, balancing cost against outcomes.
Macomb Community College earned the #1 spot for value among precision metal working schools in Michigan. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. Students from in state pay about $3,660 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Macomb Community College generally make around $38,758. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in precision metal working will find it at Washtenaw Community College, which ranked #2. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Students borrow a median of $17,616 to complete the precision metal working program here. Precision Metal Working graduates of Washtenaw Community College earn a median of $45,332 early in their careers. Set against $17,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in precision metal working will find it at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, which ranked #3. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,144, while out-of-state students pay about $9,094. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $15,525 in student loans. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $44,198. That is a strong return on a $15,525 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Delta College one of the best values for precision metal working. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,880. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $14,075. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $34,112. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Lansing Community College one of the best values for precision metal working. Set in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $16,700. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $46,103. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oakland Community College landed the #6 spot for precision metal working value this year. Oakland Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete the precision metal working program here. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $43,205. That is a strong return on a $15,865 median debt.
Northwestern Michigan College landed the #7 spot for precision metal working value this year. Northwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Traverse City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,860, compared with $13,476 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,694 to complete the precision metal working program here. Precision Metal Working graduates of Northwestern Michigan College earn a median of $49,210 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,694 median debt.
Southwestern Michigan College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value precision metal working schools. Southwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Dowagiac. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,417, while out-of-state students pay about $8,394. Students borrow a median of $16,575 to complete the precision metal working program here. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $43,153. Set against $16,575 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kirtland Community College came in at #9 for value in precision metal working this year. Set in the rural area of Grayling, Kirtland Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,190 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,870 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,333 to complete the precision metal working program here. Precision Metal Working graduates of Kirtland Community College earn a median of $50,469 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Jackson Community College earned the #10 position for value in precision metal working this year. Located in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,350, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Students borrow a median of $16,960 to complete the precision metal working program here. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Jackson Community College generally make around $41,322. That is a strong return on a $16,960 median debt.
Mid Michigan Community College earned the #11 position for value in precision metal working this year. Set in the rural area of Harrison, Mid Michigan Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,132, compared with $10,864 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,878 to complete the precision metal working program here. Precision Metal Working graduates of Mid Michigan Community College earn a median of $43,078 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,878 median debt.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #12 for value in precision metal working this year. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,179, while out-of-state students pay about $12,219. Students borrow a median of $4,540 to complete the precision metal working program here. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Grand Rapids Community College generally make around $42,066. That is a strong return on a $4,540 median debt.
Ferris State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value precision metal working schools. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $19,633 in student loans. Precision Metal Working graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $62,832 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,633 median debt. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Bay De Noc Community College placed #14 among the best values for precision metal working. Set in the town of Escanaba, Bay De Noc Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214, with out-of-state students paying around $11,453. Students borrow a median of $17,625 to complete the precision metal working program here. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $39,075. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Michigan University earned the #15 position for value in precision metal working this year. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete the precision metal working program here. Precision Metal Working graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Miat College Of Technology landed the #16 spot for precision metal working value this year. Miat College Of Technology is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Canton. Students from in state pay about $18,165 in tuition and fees. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $11,790 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Miat College Of Technology generally make around $33,636. That is a strong return on a $11,790 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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