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[Precision Production](/majors/production-product-development/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 773 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for precision production students.
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Where you study precision production affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in precision production, balancing cost against outcomes.
Williamson College Of The Trades earned the #1 spot for value among precision production schools in the United States. Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Media. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,611. Williamson College Of The Trades admits about 22% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at West Georgia Technical College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,410, while out-of-state students pay about $5,978. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $39,922. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Joliet Junior College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. In-state tuition and fees average $4,530, while out-of-state students pay about $13,800. Students borrow a median of $11,995 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $40,118. That is a strong return on a $11,995 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at Johnston Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,756, while out-of-state students pay about $8,900. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,490 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Johnston Community College generally make around $34,171. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Del Mar College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Del Mar College is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,500, with out-of-state students paying around $6,050. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $7,476. Precision Production graduates of Del Mar College earn a median of $40,661 early in their careers. Set against $7,476 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Spartanburg Community College placed #6 among the best values for precision production. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,071, compared with $10,135 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $10,148. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Spartanburg Community College generally make around $38,147. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
South Georgia Technical College earned the #7 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,992, while out-of-state students pay about $7,202. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $10,423 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from South Georgia Technical College generally make around $40,497. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Illinois Valley Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Located in the town of Oglesby, Illinois Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,200 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,385. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $8,099. Precision Production graduates of Illinois Valley Community College earn a median of $33,224 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,099 median debt.
George C Wallace State Community College Dothan came in at #9 for value in precision production this year. George C Wallace State Community College Dothan is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dothan. In-state tuition and fees average $4,980, while out-of-state students pay about $8,850. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,942 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $36,834. That is a strong return on a $9,942 median debt.
Macomb Community College placed #10 among the best values for precision production. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $38,758 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #11 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,268, while out-of-state students pay about $5,836. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,812. Precision Production graduates of Coastal Pines Technical College earn a median of $43,040 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $5,812 median debt.
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College landed the #12 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. Students borrow a median of $9,413 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earn a median of $49,879 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ventura College earned the #13 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Ventura College earn a median of $99,778 early in their careers. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lake Land College landed the #14 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,415, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,769 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of $27,808 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $7,769 median debt.
Lewis And Clark Community College landed the #15 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,840. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,602 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Lewis And Clark Community College earn a median of $37,195 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,602 median debt.
Cerritos College landed the #16 spot for precision production value this year. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, while out-of-state students pay about $12,004. Students borrow a median of $11,306 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $29,495. Set against $11,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Washtenaw Community College earned the #17 position for value in precision production this year. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,736, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College generally make around $45,332. Set against $17,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santa Ana College landed the #18 spot for precision production value this year. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $45,864. Set against $11,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cleveland Community College earned the #19 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,602, while out-of-state students pay about $8,746. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $7,131 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Cleveland Community College earn a median of $39,891 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Regional Technical College placed #20 among the best values for precision production. Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Thomasville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,007, while out-of-state students pay about $5,575. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,086 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Southern Regional Technical College earn a median of $44,007 early in their careers. Set against $9,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #21 for value in precision production this year. Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. Students from in state pay about $2,792 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,936 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,861 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of $40,149 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,861 median debt.
South Texas College placed #22 among the best values for precision production. Set in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,920, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Students borrow a median of $6,868 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $28,716 early in their careers. Set against $6,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeast Alabama Community College earned the #23 position for value in precision production this year. Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rainsville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $8,910. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $7,459. Early-career precision production graduates make about $35,119. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Modesto Junior College came in at #24 for value in precision production this year. Set in the city of Modesto, Modesto Junior College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,282, compared with $9,264 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,575 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Modesto Junior College earn a median of $36,525 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,575 median debt.
Chipola College landed the #25 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the town of Marianna, Chipola College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,120 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,950. Students borrow a median of $9,097 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $43,599. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s precision production value ranking:
The following schools rounded out the strongest precision production values:
| Rank | College | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #101 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville, KY | Full Report |
| #102 | Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, TX | Full Report |
| #103 | Triton College | River Grove, IL | Full Report |
| #104 | Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | Full Report |
| #105 | Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | Full Report |
| #106 | Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington, WY | Full Report |
| #107 | Rich Mountain Community College | Mena, AR | Full Report |
| #108 | West Kentucky Community And Technical College | Paducah, KY | Full Report |
| #109 | San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton, CA | Full Report |
| #110 | Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville, KS | Full Report |
| #111 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA | Full Report |
| #112 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | Full Report |
| #113 | Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood, PA | Full Report |
| #114 | St Philips College | San Antonio, TX | Full Report |
| #115 | Central Carolina Community College | Sanford, NC | Full Report |
| #116 | Clovis Community College | Clovis, NM | Full Report |
These schools earned honorable mentions for value in precision production:
| Rank | College | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #142 | Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | Full Report |
| #143 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA | Full Report |
| #144 | Williston State College | Williston, ND | Full Report |
| #145 | Seattle Community College South Campus | Seattle, WA | Full Report |
| #146 | Henderson Community College | Henderson, KY | Full Report |
| #147 | Richmond Community College | Hamlet, NC | Full Report |
| #148 | Danville Area Community College | Danville, IL | Full Report |
| #149 | Dabney S Lancaster Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Full Report |
| #150 | Bevill State Community College | Jasper, AL | Full Report |
| #151 | Merced College | Merced, CA | Full Report |
| #152 | Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta, GA | Full Report |
| #153 | Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | Full Report |
| #154 | San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Full Report |
| #155 | Panola College | Carthage, TX | Full Report |
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 773 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 773 ranked schools only.
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