[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value precision metal working schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in precision metal working, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Metropolitan Community College Area the best value for a degree in precision metal working in Nebraska. Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public school located in the city of Omaha. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $12,799. Precision Metal Working graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $45,583 early in their careers. Set against $12,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mid Plains Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working, landing the #2 spot this year. Mid Plains Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of North Platte. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,600, with out-of-state students paying around $4,530. Students borrow a median of $14,596 to complete the precision metal working program here. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $39,396. That is a strong return on a $14,596 median debt.
Western Nebraska Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $4,410. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $14,507 in student loans. Precision Metal Working graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $62,413 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,507 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in precision metal working will find it at Central Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Precision Metal Working graduates of Central Community College earn a median of $39,409 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northeast Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value precision metal working schools. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Precision Metal Working graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $38,353 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Southeast Community College Area came in at #6 for value in precision metal working this year. Southeast Community College Area is a large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $11,650. Precision Metal Working graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $49,114 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,650 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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