2026 Best Value Other Precision Production Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Precision Production associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 17 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 17 Best-Value Other Precision Production Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Salem Community College, our #1 best-value Other Precision Production school in the United States. Salem Community College is a public school based in Carneys Point, NJ. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,360, while out-of-state students pay about $10,260. Students borrow a median of $12,375 to complete their Other Precision Production program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,020. That is a strong return on a $12,375 median debt. Read more about Salem Community College
A rank of #2 makes Sheridan College one of the best values in the United States. Located in Sheridan, WY, Sheridan College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,830, compared with $11,130 for out-of-state students. Sheridan College Other Precision Production students take on a median of $13,910 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,477. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Sheridan College report
You'll get strong value at Waukesha County Technical College, which ranked #3 this year. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Other Precision Production ranking in the United States. Get the full Ozarks Technical Community College report
Out of the 17 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Greenville Technical College landed the #5 spot. Read more about Greenville Technical College
Mineral Area College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Mineral Area College profile
Mott Community College placed #7 among the best-value Other Precision Production schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mott Community College
North Bennet Street School offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read more about North Bennet Street School
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Truckee Meadows Community College
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Precision Production schools. Read more about Wichita Area Technical College
Ivy Tech Community College placed #11 among the best-value Other Precision Production schools in the United States. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Jefferson College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. More on Jefferson College
Macomb Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Precision Production schools. More on Macomb Community College
Lake Michigan College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Read more about Lake Michigan College
Washtenaw Community College placed #15 among the best-value Other Precision Production schools in the United States. Get the full Washtenaw Community College report
Delta College
Delta College placed #16 among the best-value Other Precision Production schools in the United States. See the full Delta College profile
St Charles Community College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. See the full St Charles Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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