by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 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.
For return on investment in precision metal working, no school beat Western Technology Center this year. Located in the rural area of Burns Flat, Western Technology Center is a small public university. Precision Metal Working graduates of Western Technology Center earn a median of $40,264 early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Green Country Technology Center one of the best values for precision metal working. Green Country Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Okmulgee. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $10,125. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $51,601. Set against $10,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value precision metal working schools. Located in the town of Shawnee, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a small public university. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Gordon Cooper Technology Center generally make around $39,018.
Pontotoc Technology Center is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working, landing the #4 spot this year. Pontotoc Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Ada. Precision Metal Working graduates of Pontotoc Technology Center earn a median of $44,846 early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Central Technology Center one of the best values for precision metal working. Central Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Drumright. Median earnings reach $36,351 ten years out.
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value precision metal working schools. Located in the rural area of Fort Cobb, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center is a small public university. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $21,576.
Metro Technology Centers came in at #7 for value in precision metal working this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Metro Technology Centers is a small public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $15,833 in student loans. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $48,236. Set against $15,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tulsa Technology Center landed the #8 spot for precision metal working value this year. Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Tulsa. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $11,384. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $28,983. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee landed the #9 spot for precision metal working value this year. Set in the town of Muskogee, Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $9,500. Precision Metal Working graduates of Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee earn a median of $23,518 early in their careers. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center earned the #10 position for value in precision metal working this year. Set in the rural area of Choctaw, Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is a small public institution. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,311 ten years after entry.
Wes Watkins Technology Center landed the #11 spot for precision metal working value this year. Wes Watkins Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Wetumka. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $33,421.
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester landed the #12 spot for precision metal working value this year. Located in the town of McAlester, Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester is a mid-sized public university. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $7,992. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester generally make around $24,017. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Great Plains Technology Center ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value precision metal working schools. Located in the city of Lawton, Great Plains Technology Center is a small public university. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $11,759. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Great Plains Technology Center generally make around $48,921. That is a strong return on a $11,759 median debt.
High Plains Technology Center came in at #14 for value in precision metal working this year. High Plains Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Woodward. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $67,935.
Mid Del Technology Center landed the #15 spot for precision metal working value this year. Set in the suburb of Midwest City, Mid Del Technology Center is a small public institution. Median earnings reach $33,238 ten years out.
Pioneer Technology Center earned the #16 position for value in precision metal working this year. Pioneer Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Ponca City. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Pioneer Technology Center generally make around $46,305.
Northeast Technology Center System Office came in at #17 for value in precision metal working this year. Northeast Technology Center System Office is a small public school located in the town of Pryor. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $29,365.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center placed #18 among the best values for precision metal working. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Students borrow a median of $14,859 to complete the precision metal working program here. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $26,570. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Canadian Valley Technology Center earned the #19 position for value in precision metal working this year. Set in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Canadian Valley Technology Center earn a median of $46,777 early in their careers.
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center came in at #20 for value in precision metal working this year. Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Ardmore. Median earnings reach $29,012 ten years out.
Oklahoma Technical College earned the #21 position for value in precision metal working this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma Technical College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $12,662 in student loans. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $29,721. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus came in at #22 for value in precision metal working this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $14,429 to complete the precision metal working program here. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $32,071. 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. 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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
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