In the latest year, 9 U.S. colleges awarded 32 degrees and certificates in General Precision Production Trades. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 44% of graduates.
A major in General Precision Production Trades covers Precision Production Trades, General. A Program That Generally Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills In Creating Products Using Precision Crafting And Technical Illustration.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, general precision production trades is a popular field of study, with 32 degrees awarded annually. 9 colleges award general precision production trades degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 10.
By level, the 32 awards include 7 certificates, 11 associate degrees and 14 master’s degrees.
Women earned 28% of general precision production trades degrees and certificates in the latest year (9 of 32). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (23) and Hispanic or Latino (5).
How long a general precision production trades degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 7 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 11 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 14 |
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