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Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region

62 Colleges
$32,098 Avg Salary
$8,559 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.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 62 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for precision metal working majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Schools

Our analysis found Coastal Pines Technical College to be the best school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the remote town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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#2

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA

Out of the 62 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tidewater Tech-Trades landed the # 2 spot on the list. Tidewater Tech-Trades is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Tidewater Tech-Trades take out is $9,500.

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The excellent programs at Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Nashville, Lincoln Tech - Nashville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, precision metal working graduates from Lincoln Tech - Nashville carry an average student debtload of $9,350. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $132, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Arclabs

Piedmont, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arclabs. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Piedmont, Arclabs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Arclabs take out is $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $79.

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Out of the 62 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Louisiana Technical Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#6

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, VA

Advanced Technology Institute came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ATI is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

Precision Metal Working majors at ATI take out an average of $13,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.

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Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. TWS is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at TWS accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $161.

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Ashland Community and Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ACTC is a small public school located in the small city of Ashland.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.

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West Georgia Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at West Georgia Technical College take out is $5,500.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
11 NASCAR Technical Institute Mooresville, NC
12 University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

Explore the best precision metal working schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 17
Virginia 41
North Carolina 303
Florida 88
Tennessee 12
Kentucky 100
South Carolina 84
Louisiana 0
Arkansas 40
Alabama 75
Mississippi 125
West Virginia 43

One of 5 majors within the area of study, precision metal working has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).

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