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 schools below stand out for the salaries their precision metal working graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 59 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying precision metal working schools.
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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.
For graduate earnings in precision metal working, no school beat Clarendon College this year. Located in the rural area of Clarendon, Clarendon College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,642.
Students chasing top earnings in precision metal working will find them at Amarillo College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Amarillo College earn a median of about $65,178 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Frank Phillips College one of the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Frank Phillips College is a public school located in the town of Borger. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Frank Phillips College typically earn about $48,702 annually.
El Paso Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. El Paso Community College is a public school located in the city of El Paso. Precision Metal Working graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of about $46,772 a year early in their careers.
Mesa Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Mesa Community College make a median of around $58,052 per year.
School Of Automotive Machinists And Technology earned the #6 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. School Of Automotive Machinists And Technology is a private for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,651.
Elite Welding Academy placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Located in the city of Houston, Elite Welding Academy is a private for-profit institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Elite Welding Academy earn a median of about $52,408 a year early in their careers.
Gateway Community College Central City placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Central City is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Gateway Community College Central City earn a median of about $43,573 a year early in their careers.
Austin Community College District ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Austin Community College District is a public school located in the city of Austin. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,732.
San Jacinto Community College came in at #10 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. San Jacinto Community College is a public school located in the city of Pasadena. Early-career precision metal working graduates from San Jacinto Community College make a median of around $43,581 per year.
Lincoln College Of Technology Grand Prairie placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the suburb of Grand Prairie, Lincoln College Of Technology Grand Prairie is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,015.
Lamar Institute Of Technology came in at #12 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,608.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center came in at #13 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Shawnee, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Gordon Cooper Technology Center make a median of around $42,383 per year.
Universal Technical Institute Dallas Fort Worth ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Universal Technical Institute Dallas Fort Worth is a private for-profit school located in the city of Irving. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Universal Technical Institute Dallas Fort Worth typically earn about $39,141 annually.
Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the city of Houston, Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc is a private for-profit institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc make a median of around $39,141 per year.
Universal Technical Institute West Texas ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Universal Technical Institute West Texas is a private for-profit school located in the city of Austin. Precision Metal Working graduates of Universal Technical Institute West Texas earn a median of about $39,141 a year early in their careers.
Texas State Technical College landed the #17 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,466.
Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,568.
Tarrant County College District earned the #19 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Tarrant County College District typically earn about $39,659 annually.
Tulsa Welding School Houston placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the city of Houston, Tulsa Welding School Houston is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,714.
South Plains College earned the #21 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from South Plains College make a median of around $42,717 per year.
Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus came in at #22 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus is a private for-profit institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus earn a median of about $44,023 a year early in their careers.
Central New Mexico Community College placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College typically earn about $47,419 annually.
Lone Star College System earned the #24 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Lone Star College System typically earn about $31,741 annually.
Refrigeration School Inc earned the #25 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Refrigeration School Inc is a private for-profit institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Refrigeration School Inc earn a median of about $35,808 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send precision metal working graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This ranking is produced 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 · 59 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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