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. The highest-paying schools turn a precision metal working degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find where precision metal working graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send precision metal working graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Danville Community College the top school for precision metal working graduate earnings in Virginia. Set in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Danville Community College make a median of around $48,217 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Advanced Technology Institute earned it the #2 place for precision metal working. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Advanced Technology Institute is a private for-profit institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Advanced Technology Institute earn a median of about $38,446 a year early in their careers.
John Tyler Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from John Tyler Community College make a median of around $39,273 per year.
New River Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. New River Community College is a public school located in the town of Dublin. Precision Metal Working graduates of New River Community College earn a median of about $38,105 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in precision metal working will find them at Central Virginia Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Central Virginia Community College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Central Virginia Community College earn a median of about $37,281 a year early in their careers.
Patrick Henry Community College came in at #6 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry Community College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Patrick Henry Community College typically earn about $37,030 annually.
Tidewater Tech Trades came in at #7 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Tech Trades is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,946.
Tidewater Community College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Tidewater Community College typically earn about $42,294 annually.
Virginia Western Community College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $22,788.
Virginia Highlands Community College came in at #10 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Abingdon, Virginia Highlands Community College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Virginia Highlands Community College earn a median of about $21,472 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.