by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Production](/majors/production-product-development/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for precision production students.
What’s on this page:
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the precision production degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Williamson College Of The Trades, our #1 best value for precision production in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,611. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
Westmoreland County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Youngwood, Westmoreland County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,306, with out-of-state students paying around $14,728. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,439 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at Delaware County Community College, which ranked #3. Delaware County Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Media. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,930, with out-of-state students paying around $15,540. Students borrow a median of $14,866 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Delaware County Community College generally make around $40,102. That is a strong return on a $14,866 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology one of the best values for precision production. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,050. Students borrow a median of $11,380 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $51,707 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at Schuylkill Technology Center, which ranked #5. Schuylkill Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Frackville. Precision Production graduates of Schuylkill Technology Center earn a median of $48,085 early in their careers.
Community College Of Allegheny County landed the #6 spot for precision production value this year. Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,956, with out-of-state students paying around $12,583. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $15,263. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Community College Of Allegheny County generally make around $47,420. Set against $15,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Laurel Technical Institute placed #7 among the best values for precision production. Set in the rural area of Hermitage, Laurel Technical Institute is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,431. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $14,143. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Laurel Technical Institute generally make around $39,287. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Laurel Technical Institute admits about 85% of applicants.
Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology earned the #8 position for value in precision production this year. Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology is a small public school located in the rural area of Pleasant Gap. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,840 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $37,215. Set against $11,840 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
New Castle School Of Trades earned the #9 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the town of New Castle, New Castle School Of Trades is a small private for-profit institution. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,655 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from New Castle School Of Trades generally make around $36,663. That is a strong return on a $9,655 median debt.
Laurel Business Institute landed the #10 spot for precision production value this year. Laurel Business Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Uniontown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,713. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $13,918. Early-career precision production graduates make about $34,180. Set against $13,918 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Laurel Business Institute admits about 77% of applicants.
York County School Of Technology Adult And Continuing Education earned the #11 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the suburb of York, York County School Of Technology Adult And Continuing Education is a small public institution. Students borrow a median of $14,894 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of York County School Of Technology Adult And Continuing Education earn a median of $47,870 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,894 median debt.
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg placed #12 among the best values for precision production. Located in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,975, with out-of-state students paying around $12,472. Students borrow a median of $20,867 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $41,382. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center placed #13 among the best values for precision production. Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center is a small public school located in the city of Altoona. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $17,867. Precision Production graduates of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center earn a median of $47,891 early in their careers. Set against $17,867 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Commonwealth Technical Institute came in at #14 for value in precision production this year. Set in the suburb of Johnstown, Commonwealth Technical Institute is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,714. Precision Production graduates of Commonwealth Technical Institute earn a median of $20,049 early in their careers.
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center placed #15 among the best values for precision production. Set in the suburb of Willow Street, Lancaster County Career And Technology Center is a small public institution. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,500. Precision Production graduates of Lancaster County Career And Technology Center earn a median of $46,331 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center placed #16 among the best values for precision production. Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Johnstown. Students borrow a median of $17,690 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $27,897. That is a strong return on a $17,690 median debt.
Johnson College placed #17 among the best values for precision production. Located in the city of Scranton, Johnson College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,225. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $16,083. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Johnson College generally make around $37,243. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Rosedale Technical Institute ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Located in the suburb of Pittsburgh, Rosedale Technical Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,402. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,113 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Rosedale Technical Institute earn a median of $32,034 early in their careers. Set against $11,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Pennco Tech Bristol landed the #19 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Pennco Tech Bristol is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $11,450 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $32,276. Set against $11,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
All State Career School Pittsburgh came in at #20 for value in precision production this year. Set in the suburb of West Mifflin, All State Career School Pittsburgh is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $12,999 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $28,893. Set against $12,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Berks Career And Technology Center earned the #21 position for value in precision production this year. Berks Career And Technology Center is a small public school located in the suburb of Leesport.
Welder Training And Testing Institute placed #22 among the best values for precision production. Located in the city of Allentown, Welder Training And Testing Institute is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,500. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Welder Training And Testing Institute generally make around $47,528. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Philadelphia Technician Training came in at #23 for value in precision production this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Technician Training is a small private not-for-profit institution. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $15,982.
Universal Technical Institute Of Pennsylvania Inc landed the #24 spot for precision production value this year. Universal Technical Institute Of Pennsylvania Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Exton. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $6,855. Early-career precision production graduates make about $39,141. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology landed the #25 spot for precision production value this year. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $14,750 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn a median of $50,402 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 25 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.