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.
College Factual analyzed 51 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying precision metal working schools.
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Below are the schools whose precision metal working graduates go on to earn the most.
St Cloud Technical And Community College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools in the The Plains States Region. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Precision Metal Working graduates of St Cloud Technical And Community College earn a median of about $64,258 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in precision metal working will find them at Hennepin Technical College, which ranked #2. Hennepin Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Precision Metal Working graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of about $62,887 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Alexandria Technical And Community College earned it the #3 place for precision metal working. Located in the town of Alexandria, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Alexandria Technical And Community College typically earn about $60,991 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earned it the #4 place for precision metal working. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College make a median of around $60,060 per year.
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #5 spot this year. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a public school located in the town of Hibbing. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College make a median of around $53,094 per year.
North Central Kansas Technical College came in at #6 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. North Central Kansas Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Beloit. Early-career precision metal working graduates from North Central Kansas Technical College make a median of around $52,718 per year.
Dakota County Technical College landed the #7 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,690.
Anoka Technical College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Anoka Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Anoka. Precision Metal Working graduates of Anoka Technical College earn a median of about $56,646 a year early in their careers.
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical came in at #9 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public school located in the town of Winona. Precision Metal Working graduates of Minnesota State College Southeast Technical earn a median of about $52,462 a year early in their careers.
North Iowa Area Community College earned the #10 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. North Iowa Area Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Mason City. Early-career precision metal working graduates from North Iowa Area Community College make a median of around $50,284 per year.
Ridgewater College earned the #11 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Ridgewater College typically earn about $58,734 annually.
Lake Superior College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Lake Superior College is a public school located in the city of Duluth. Precision Metal Working graduates of Lake Superior College earn a median of about $59,897 a year early in their careers.
Hawkeye Community College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Hawkeye Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Waterloo. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Hawkeye Community College make a median of around $56,350 per year.
Dunwoody College Of Technology earned the #14 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Dunwoody College Of Technology typically earn about $62,183 annually.
Coffeyville Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Coffeyville Community College is a public school located in the town of Coffeyville. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,107.
Central Lakes College Brainerd ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Central Lakes College Brainerd earn a median of about $60,813 a year early in their careers.
Indian Hills Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Indian Hills Community College is a public school located in the town of Ottumwa. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,915.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College landed the #18 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,624.
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Located in the rural area of Calmar, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar typically earn about $55,764 annually.
Eastern Iowa Community College District ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community College District is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Eastern Iowa Community College District typically earn about $46,838 annually.
North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #21 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. North Dakota State College Of Science is a public school located in the town of Wahpeton. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from North Dakota State College Of Science typically earn about $59,167 annually.
Ranken Technical College earned the #22 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Ranken Technical College earn a median of about $55,747 a year early in their careers.
Southeast Technical Institute landed the #23 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,533.
South Central College earned the #24 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. South Central College is a public school located in the suburb of North Mankato. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from South Central College typically earn about $52,924 annually.
Marshalltown Community College landed the #25 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Located in the town of Marshalltown, Marshalltown Community College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Marshalltown Community College earn a median of about $45,972 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid precision metal working ranking:
The ranking above is published 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 · 51 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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