by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Production](/majors/production-product-development/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for precision production students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in precision production, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Dodge City Community College the best value for a degree in precision production in Kansas. Located in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,650, while out-of-state students pay about $5,850. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,427.
Coffeyville Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Coffeyville, Coffeyville Community College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,600, with out-of-state students paying around $4,680. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $12,838. Early-career precision production graduates make about $45,342. Set against $12,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Salina Area Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Salina Area Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Salina. In-state tuition and fees average $7,128. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $38,440. Set against $17,124 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Seward County Community College And Area Technical School one of the best values for precision production. Located in the town of Liberal, Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,032, while out-of-state students pay about $5,408. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,175 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Seward County Community College And Area Technical School earn a median of $53,375 early in their careers. Set against $9,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hutchinson Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value precision production schools. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $4,770. Students borrow a median of $18,148 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Hutchinson Community College earn a median of $42,285 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,148 median debt.
Labette Community College placed #6 among the best values for precision production. Set in the town of Parsons, Labette Community College is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,064, while out-of-state students pay about $4,864. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $12,288 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Labette Community College earn a median of $46,710 early in their careers. Set against $12,288 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fort Scott Community College placed #7 among the best values for precision production. Set in the town of Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,390, with out-of-state students paying around $3,840. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $12,990. Early-career precision production graduates make about $40,041. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cowley County Community College landed the #8 spot for precision production value this year. Cowley County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Arkansas City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800, while out-of-state students pay about $6,600. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,312. Precision Production graduates of Cowley County Community College earn a median of $34,099 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,312 median debt.
Colby Community College earned the #9 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the town of Colby, Colby Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,140 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,830. Students borrow a median of $14,796 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Colby Community College generally make around $40,598. Set against $14,796 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Garden City Community College came in at #10 for value in precision production this year. Located in the town of Garden City, Garden City Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,690 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,320 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,084 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Garden City Community College generally make around $35,476. That is a strong return on a $11,084 median debt.
Washburn Institute Of Technology came in at #11 for value in precision production this year. Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Topeka. Students from in state pay about $8,880 in tuition and fees. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $6,642 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Washburn Institute Of Technology earn a median of $39,720 early in their careers. Set against $6,642 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wichita Area Technical College earned the #12 position for value in precision production this year. Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,237. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,624. Early-career precision production graduates make about $30,509. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pratt Community College earned the #13 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the town of Pratt, Pratt Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,256, compared with $4,936 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,327 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Pratt Community College earn a median of $61,703 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,327 median debt.
Barton County Community College earned the #14 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton County Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,680, compared with $4,960 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $14,792. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Barton County Community College generally make around $44,536. Set against $14,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Manhattan Area Technical College earned the #15 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,844. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Manhattan Area Technical College generally make around $34,077. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Neosho County Community College landed the #16 spot for precision production value this year. Neosho County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chanute. Students from in state pay about $4,704 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $13,209. Early-career precision production graduates make about $44,672. That is a strong return on a $13,209 median debt.
Highland Community College Highland came in at #17 for value in precision production this year. Highland Community College Highland is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Highland. Students from in state pay about $4,495 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $11,000. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Highland Community College Highland generally make around $22,909. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.
North Central Kansas Technical College earned the #18 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the rural area of Beloit, North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,350. Median earnings reach $46,928 ten years out.
Northwest Kansas Technical College came in at #19 for value in precision production this year. Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Goodland. Precision Production graduates of Northwest Kansas Technical College earn a median of $41,638 early in their careers.
Johnson County Community College came in at #20 for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $13,532. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Johnson County Community College generally make around $46,473. That is a strong return on a $13,532 median debt.
Flint Hills Technical College earned the #21 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. Students borrow a median of $14,690 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Flint Hills Technical College earn a median of $36,731 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,690 median debt.
Kansas City Kansas Community College landed the #22 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,996 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,482 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,129 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $36,248. Set against $13,129 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The ranking above is published 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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
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