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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong precision production education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for precision production students.
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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 Spartanburg Community College, our #1 best value for precision production in South Carolina. Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,071, while out-of-state students pay about $10,135. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $10,148. Early-career precision production graduates make about $38,147. That is a strong return on a $10,148 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Florence Darlington Technical College one of the best values for precision production. Florence Darlington Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Florence. In-state tuition and fees average $4,636, compared with $6,772 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $7,230 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $34,948. Set against $7,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Trident Technical College one of the best values for precision production. Trident Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Charleston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,546, compared with $8,620 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,116 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $50,166. Set against $18,116 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Horry Georgetown Technical College earned it the #4 place for precision production. Set in the city of Conway, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,518, with out-of-state students paying around $10,978. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,875. Precision Production graduates of Horry Georgetown Technical College earn a median of $33,002 early in their careers. Set against $5,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Midlands Technical College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Midlands Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of West Columbia. Students from in state pay about $5,100 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,700. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Midlands Technical College earn a median of $47,556 early in their careers. Set against $10,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Carolina Technical College landed the #6 spot for precision production value this year. Located in the city of Sumter, Central Carolina Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,715, compared with $9,016 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Central Carolina Technical College generally make around $32,196. Set against $15,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Aiken Technical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Located in the suburb of Graniteville, Aiken Technical College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,174, compared with $7,924 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $17,884. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Aiken Technical College generally make around $51,894. Set against $17,884 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
York Technical College came in at #8 for value in precision production this year. Set in the city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,036, with out-of-state students paying around $13,340. Students borrow a median of $11,250 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $50,309. Set against $11,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College earned the #9 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the town of Orangeburg, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,210 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,354. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $18,583 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $61,814. That is a strong return on a $18,583 median debt.
Northeastern Technical College landed the #10 spot for precision production value this year. Located in the rural area of Cheraw, Northeastern Technical College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,664, while out-of-state students pay about $6,024. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $18,933. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Northeastern Technical College generally make around $57,772. Set against $18,933 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Williamsburg Technical College earned the #11 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the town of Kingstree, Williamsburg Technical College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,488 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,592 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $29,935 ten years out.
Piedmont Technical College came in at #12 for value in precision production this year. Located in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,775, with out-of-state students paying around $6,923. Students borrow a median of $11,625 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $34,928. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Greenville Technical College earned the #13 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Greenville Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,495, with out-of-state students paying around $10,775. Students borrow a median of $10,279 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Greenville Technical College generally make around $34,761. Set against $10,279 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tri County Technical College earned the #14 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the suburb of Pendleton, Tri County Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,448 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,007 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $15,787. Precision Production graduates of Tri County Technical College earn a median of $43,438 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,787 median debt.
Denmark Technical College placed #15 among the best values for precision production. Located in the rural area of Denmark, Denmark Technical College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,315, compared with $11,955 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $25,351.
Arclabs landed the #16 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the suburb of Piedmont, Arclabs is a small private for-profit institution. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Arclabs generally make around $34,843.
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
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