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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools

262 Colleges
$34,754 Avg Salary
$9,803 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

Precision Metal Working is the #133 most popular major in the country with 52,308 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 262 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Precision Metal Working Colleges.

Top 25 Top Schools in Precision Metal Working

Our 2023 rankings named Hobart Institute of Welding Technology the best school in the United States for precision metal working students. HIWT is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Troy.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at HIWT take out is $5,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $161, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Elite Welding Academy

Cincinnati, OH

The excellent programs at Elite Welding Academy helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, Elite Welding Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, precision metal working graduates from Elite Welding Academy carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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#3

Advanced Welding Institute

South Burlington, VT

The excellent programs at Advanced Welding Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in the United States. AWI is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of South Burlington.

Precision Metal Working majors at AWI take out an average of $5,077 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $193, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Asnuntuck Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools list. ACC is a small public school located in the suburb of Enfield.

On average, precision metal working graduates from ACC take out $6,236 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Technical Institute - South Plainfield. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools list. Lincoln Tech - South Plainfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of South Plainfield.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at Lincoln Tech - South Plainfield accumulate an average of around $9,350 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $132.

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St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from St Cloud Technical and Community College take out $6,945 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Saint Paul College take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

Precision Metal Working majors at CVTC take out an average of $7,333 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. Located in the rural area of East Windsor, Lincoln Tech - East Windsor is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Lincoln Tech - East Windsor take out $11,220 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $154, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Waycross.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Grand Prairie, Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie take out is $9,350. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $132.

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#12

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA

With a ranking of #12, Tidewater Tech-Trades did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Tech-Trades is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Tidewater Tech-Trades take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Precision Manufacturing Institute came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of Meadville, Precision Manufacturing Institute is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at Precision Manufacturing Institute accumulate an average of around $8,013 in student debt.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools list. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from ATCC take out $6,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Welder Training and Testing Institute landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. Located in the midsize city of Allentown, WTTI is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, precision metal working graduates from WTTI carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public school with a small student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from WITC take out $5,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #17, White Mountains Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students. White Mountains Community College is a fairly small public school located in the town of Berlin.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at White Mountains Community College accumulate an average of around $10,375 in student debt.

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Arizona Automotive Institute landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Arizona Automotive Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Arizona Automotive Institute take out is $13,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $65.

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#19

Modern Welding School

Schenectady, NY

Modern Welding School ranked #19 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools list. Located in the city of Schenectady, Modern Welding School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Modern Welding School take out is $7,019. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $108.

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#20

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN

Dunwoody College of Technology came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Precision Metal Working majors at Dunwoody College of Technology take out an average of $10,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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School of Automotive Machinists & Technology came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

On average, precision metal working graduates from School of Automotive Machinists & Technology take out $15,521 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools list. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology accumulate an average of around $10,466 in student debt.

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#23

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

With a ranking of #23, The Fab School did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students. The Fab School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

After completing their degree, precision metal working graduates from The Fab School carry an average student debtload of $4,449. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $247, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Denver came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Located in the city of Denver, Lincoln Tech - Denver is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, precision metal working graduates from Lincoln Tech - Denver carry an average student debtload of $9,350. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $132.

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Anoka Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Anoka Technical College take out is $7,027.

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Rest of the Top Best Precision Metal Working Schools

#32

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
#33

Arclabs

Piedmont, SC
#38

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN
#39

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Precision Metal Working students that almost earned our Best Precision Metal Working Schools award.

Rank College Location
40 South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
41 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
42 South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco Weslaco, TX
43 Polaris Career Center Middleburg Heights, OH
44 Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
45 Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN
46 Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Newark, OH
47 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
48 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK
49 Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA
50 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Pleasant Gap, PA
51 Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN
52 Central Louisiana Technical Community College Alexandria, LA

Precision Metal Working by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Precision Metal Working is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Woodworking 431
Other Precision Production 68
Leatherworking & Upholstery 54
Precision Production Trades 39
Boilermaking 13

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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