by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools on the early-career earnings of their precision metal working graduates.
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Below are the schools whose precision metal working graduates go on to earn the most.
Southern Crescent Technical College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools in Georgia. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school located in the town of Griffin. Precision Metal Working graduates of Southern Crescent Technical College earn a median of about $51,092 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in precision metal working will find them at West Georgia Technical College, which ranked #2. West Georgia Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Waco. Precision Metal Working graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median of about $50,258 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in precision metal working will find them at Chattahoochee Technical College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of about $47,962 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes North Georgia Technical College one of the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,490.
Columbus Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Columbus Technical College earn a median of about $46,704 a year early in their careers.
Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #6 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Coastal Pines Technical College make a median of around $48,942 per year.
South Georgia Technical College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Located in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,035.
Savannah Technical College landed the #8 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,468.
Gwinnett Technical College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Gwinnett Technical College earn a median of about $45,379 a year early in their careers.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College earned the #10 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Sandersville, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Oconee Fall Line Technical College typically earn about $47,260 annually.
Albany Technical College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Albany Technical College typically earn about $41,833 annually.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earned the #12 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College make a median of around $41,010 per year.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,040.
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Atlanta ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Located in the suburb of Duluth, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Atlanta is a private for-profit institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Atlanta make a median of around $39,694 per year.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the suburb of Clarkston, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College make a median of around $35,632 per year.
Lanier Technical College landed the #16 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,249.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #17 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Ogeechee Technical College make a median of around $35,416 per year.
Augusta Technical College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,820.
Atlanta Technical College landed the #19 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Atlanta Technical College typically earn about $33,533 annually.
Fortis College Smyrna ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the suburb of Smyrna, Fortis College Smyrna is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,564.
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public school located in the city of Warner Robins. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins typically earn about $32,887 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their precision metal working graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 21 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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