Precision Metal Working programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best precision metal working schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the precision metal working degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Renton Technical College this year for precision metal working. Located in the city of Renton, Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Renton Technical College awarded about 47 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Renton Technical College earn around $80,411 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,582.
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A rank of #2 makes Seattle Community College South Campus one of the top schools for precision metal working. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College South Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Seattle Community College South Campus awarded about 55 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year.
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Students looking for a strong precision metal working program will find one at Clover Park Technical College, which ranked #3. Clover Park Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood. About 53 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Clover Park Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Clover Park Technical College generally make around $42,209. Students borrow a median of $15,154 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong precision metal working program will find one at Green River Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. Green River Community College awarded about 36 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year.
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Columbia Basin College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best precision metal working schools. Columbia Basin College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco. Columbia Basin College awarded about 26 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Columbia Basin College generally make around $63,976. Students borrow a median of $17,170 to complete this degree.
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Bates Technical College landed the #6 spot for precision metal working this year. Bates Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma. There were roughly 67 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Bates Technical College in the most recent data year.
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Walla Walla Community College landed the #7 spot for precision metal working this year. Walla Walla Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Walla Walla. There were roughly 50 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Walla Walla Community College in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Walla Walla Community College earn a median of $46,131 early in their careers. Walla Walla Community College graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans.
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Clark College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best precision metal working schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Vancouver. About 88 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Clark College in the most recent year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Clark College earn a median of $46,609 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,432.
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Bellingham Technical College landed the #9 spot for precision metal working this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Bellingham. Bellingham Technical College awarded about 86 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year.
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Everett Community College landed the #10 spot for precision metal working this year. Located in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a large public university. Everett Community College awarded about 106 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Everett Community College earn around $47,441 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,542.
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South Puget Sound Community College placed #11 among the best precision metal working schools. South Puget Sound Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Olympia. South Puget Sound Community College awarded about 92 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $39,430 in their early career. South Puget Sound Community College graduates carry a median of $14,245 in student loans.
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Peninsula College placed #12 among the best precision metal working schools. Located in the town of Port Angeles, Peninsula College is a mid-sized public university. About 189 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Peninsula College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Peninsula College generally make around $51,243. Typical student debt for the program is $12,730.
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Lower Columbia College came in at #13 for precision metal working this year. Lower Columbia College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Longview. Lower Columbia College awarded about 15 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Lower Columbia College earn around $53,280 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,340.
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Spokane Community College placed #14 among the best precision metal working schools. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Spokane Community College awarded about 57 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Spokane Community College generally make around $35,309. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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Olympic College earned the #15 position for precision metal working this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bremerton. There were roughly 32 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Olympic College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $23,548 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,497.
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology came in at #16 for precision metal working this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Kirkland. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology awarded about 60 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology generally make around $60,000. Typical student debt for the program is $19,695.
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Grays Harbor College earned the #17 position for precision metal working this year. Grays Harbor College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Aberdeen. Grays Harbor College awarded about 14 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Grays Harbor College earn around $46,018 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,524 to complete this degree.
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Perry Technical Institute came in at #18 for precision metal working this year. Located in the city of Yakima, Perry Technical Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. About 44 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Perry Technical Institute in the most recent year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Perry Technical Institute earn a median of $41,301 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,390 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
