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2027 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region

274 Colleges in the United States
27,308 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$38,466 Avg Early-Career Salary

Precision Metal Working degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 274 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best precision metal working schools.

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Best Schools for Precision Metal Working in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall precision metal working education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Precision Metal Working

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No school ranked higher than Owensboro Community And Technical College this year for precision metal working. Owensboro Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Owensboro. About 408 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Owensboro Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $45,366 in their early career. Owensboro Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $7,475 in student loans. See the full precision metal working program report for Owensboro Community And Technical College

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Gateway Community And Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in precision metal working, ranking #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Florence. There were roughly 389 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Gateway Community And Technical College earn around $42,233 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,041. See the full precision metal working program report for Gateway Community And Technical College

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Central Alabama Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best precision metal working schools. Central Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alexander City. Central Alabama Community College awarded about 170 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $42,166 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,939. Read more about the precision metal working program at Central Alabama Community College

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Jefferson Community And Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Louisville, Jefferson Community And Technical College is a large public university. About 378 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Jefferson Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Jefferson Community And Technical College earn around $44,346 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,794. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Jefferson Community And Technical College

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working, landing the #5 spot this year. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria. About 205 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in the most recent year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Central Louisiana Technical Community College earn a median of $18,707 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,625. Read more about the precision metal working program at Central Louisiana Technical Community College

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West Georgia Technical College landed the #6 spot for precision metal working this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Waco. There were roughly 412 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at West Georgia Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from West Georgia Technical College earn around $39,922 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the precision metal working program at West Georgia Technical College

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Hopkinsville Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best precision metal working schools. Located in the town of Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 147 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Hopkinsville Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Hopkinsville Community College earn around $43,678 in the first couple years of their career. Hopkinsville Community College graduates carry a median of $13,269 in student loans. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Hopkinsville Community College

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Central Virginia Community College placed #8 among the best precision metal working schools. Central Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lynchburg. Central Virginia Community College awarded about 202 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Central Virginia Community College earn around $37,281 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,625. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Central Virginia Community College

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Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #9 for precision metal working this year. Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Camden. There were roughly 31 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $26,001 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,488. Read more about the precision metal working program at Southern Arkansas University Tech

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Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College came in at #10 for precision metal working this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 448 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earn a median of $49,879 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,413. Get the full precision metal working details for Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College

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Tri County Technical College landed the #11 spot for precision metal working this year. Set in the suburb of Pendleton, Tri County Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 275 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Tri County Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Tri County Technical College earn around $43,438 in the first couple years of their career. Tri County Technical College graduates carry a median of $15,787 in student loans. See the full precision metal working program report for Tri County Technical College

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Shelton State Community College earned the #12 position for precision metal working this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Shelton State Community College awarded about 105 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Shelton State Community College generally make around $49,403. Students borrow a median of $10,688 to complete this degree. See the full precision metal working program report for Shelton State Community College

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Ashland Community And Technical College earned the #13 position for precision metal working this year. Set in the city of Ashland, Ashland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 241 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Ashland Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Ashland Community And Technical College generally make around $36,796. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Read more about the precision metal working program at Ashland Community And Technical College

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Palm Beach State College placed #14 among the best precision metal working schools. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public institution. About 28 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Palm Beach State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Palm Beach State College generally make around $41,518. Typical student debt for the program is $12,518. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Palm Beach State College

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John Tyler Community College landed the #15 spot for precision metal working this year. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. There were roughly 63 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from John Tyler Community College generally make around $39,273. Students borrow a median of $11,262 to complete this degree. See the full precision metal working program report for John Tyler Community College

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Elizabethtown Community And Technical College landed the #16 spot for precision metal working this year. Located in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 425 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Elizabethtown Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $50,941 in their early career. Elizabethtown Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $7,166 in student loans. Get the full precision metal working details for Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

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Savannah Technical College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best precision metal working schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Savannah. About 234 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Savannah Technical College in the most recent year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Savannah Technical College earn a median of $41,604 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,843. Read more about the precision metal working program at Savannah Technical College

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Arkansas Northeastern College placed #18 among the best precision metal working schools. Located in the town of Blytheville, Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public university. Arkansas Northeastern College awarded about 58 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Arkansas Northeastern College earn around $47,110 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,944 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Arkansas Northeastern College

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East Mississippi Community College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best precision metal working schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Scooba. East Mississippi Community College awarded about 84 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working graduates of East Mississippi Community College earn a median of $35,345 early in their careers. East Mississippi Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in precision metal working from East Mississippi Community College

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Sowela Technical Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best precision metal working schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Lake Charles. Sowela Technical Community College awarded about 145 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Sowela Technical Community College earn around $45,827 in the first couple years of their career. Sowela Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $7,391 in student loans. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Sowela Technical Community College

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Spartanburg Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best precision metal working schools. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 122 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Spartanburg Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Spartanburg Community College generally make around $38,147. Typical student debt for the program is $10,148. Get the full precision metal working details for Spartanburg Community College

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Wake Technical Community College earned the #22 position for precision metal working this year. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh. There were roughly 192 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $38,673 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Wake Technical Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best precision metal working schools. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public university. Central Piedmont Community College awarded about 111 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Central Piedmont Community College earn around $40,149 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,861. Read more about the precision metal working program at Central Piedmont Community College

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Johnston Community College came in at #24 for precision metal working this year. Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Smithfield. Johnston Community College awarded about 83 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $34,171 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,490. More information about a degree in precision metal working from Johnston Community College

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Black River Technical College earned the #25 position for precision metal working this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Pocahontas. There were roughly 227 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Black River Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Black River Technical College earn around $41,888 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,420. Get the full precision metal working details for Black River Technical College

Rest of the Top 50 Precision Metal Working Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s precision metal working ranking:

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
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Gaston College
Dallas, NC
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Additional Precision Metal Working Award Winners

These schools also earned a top-quality badge for precision metal working this year:

Rank School Location
#51 Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL
#52 Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
#53 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
#54 Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS

Honorable Mentions

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 274 schools evaluated.

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