[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.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value precision metal working schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the precision metal working degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is West Virginia University At Parkersburg, our #1 best value for precision metal working in West Virginia. Located in the rural area of Parkersburg, West Virginia University At Parkersburg is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,476, with out-of-state students paying around $9,424. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $15,595. Precision Metal Working graduates of West Virginia University At Parkersburg earn a median of $45,400 early in their careers. 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 New River Community And Technical College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Beaver, New River Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,156, with out-of-state students paying around $9,646. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $8,187. Precision Metal Working graduates of New River Community And Technical College earn a median of $44,588 early in their careers. Set against $8,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
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.
- 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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