by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find where precision metal working graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose precision metal working graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Montana State University the top school for precision metal working graduate earnings in Montana. Montana State University is a public school located in the city of Bozeman. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Montana State University typically earn about $48,327 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Helena College University Of Montana one of the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Helena College University Of Montana is a public school located in the city of Helena. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,279.
Strong graduate earnings at Flathead Valley Community College earned it the #3 place for precision metal working. Set in the town of Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Flathead Valley Community College make a median of around $43,711 per year.
Montana State University Billings produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #4 spot this year. Montana State University Billings is a public school located in the city of Billings. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Montana State University Billings typically earn about $41,875 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries precision metal working graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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