Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota

14 Colleges
$43,471 Avg Salary
$7,922 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

With 115 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, precision metal working is the #110 most popular major in Minnesota.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota

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

Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Schools

Our 2023 rankings named St Cloud Technical and Community College the best school in Minnesota for precision metal working students. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of around $6,945 in student debt.

Full Precision Metal Working at St Cloud Technical and Community College Report

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

The excellent programs at Saint Paul College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in Minnesota. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at Saint Paul College accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.

Full Precision Metal Working at Saint Paul College Report

Out of the 14 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at ATCC accumulate an average of around $6,500 in student debt.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Alexandria Technical & Community College

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dunwoody College of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, precision metal working graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology carry an average student debtload of $10,750.

Full Precision Metal Working at Dunwoody College of Technology Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Anoka Technical College is a great place for precision metal working students. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Anoka.

Precision Metal Working majors at Anoka Technical College take out an average of $7,027 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Anoka Technical College

#6

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota list. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the remote town of Willmar.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Ridgewater College take out $7,424 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Ridgewater College

#7

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota list. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.

Full Precision Metal Working at Hennepin Technical College Report

Dakota County Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.

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

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Dakota County Technical College

With a ranking of #9, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students. Central Lakes College is a small public school located in the town of Brainerd.

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

Full Precision Metal Working at Central Lakes College - Brainerd Report

#10

Mesabi Range College

Virginia, MN

Mesabi Range College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for precision metal working students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the town of Virginia, Mesabi Range College is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at Mesabi Range College accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.

Read More…

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 143
Kansas 68
Iowa 92
Nebraska 105
North Dakota 36
South Dakota 51

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 14 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.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.