2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree 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. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for precision metal working students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named North Idaho College the best value school in the Rocky Mountains Region for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. NIC is a small public school located in the city of Coeur d'Alene.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NIC are $8,736 per year.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Western Idaho landed the # 2 spot on the list. CWI is a large public school located in the rural area of Nampa.
CWI undergraduate students pay an average of $7,344 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at CWI take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,946.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Aims Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Aims Community College are $10,418 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Helena College University of Montana is a great value for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Helena, Helena College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Helena College are $9,570 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Helena College carry an average student debtload of $17,055.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northern Wyoming Community College District is a great value for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public school located in the town of Sheridan.
Northern Wyoming Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $10,890 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District accumulate an average of around $9,901 in student debt.
Northern Wyoming Community College District also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Front Range Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree precision metal working programs. FRCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Westminster.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FRCC are $15,454 a year.
FRCC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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Flathead Valley Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree precision metal working programs. Located in the rural area of Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Flathead Valley Community College are $12,643 a year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Flathead Valley Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,212.
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Community College of Denver landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree precision metal working programs. Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CCD are $16,167 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from CCD carry an average student debtload of $15,763.
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With a ranking of #9, Northwest College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Powell, Northwest Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Northwest Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,162 in tuition and fees each year.
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Pueblo Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo.
Pueblo Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,958 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Pueblo Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,287.
Request InformationBest Precision Metal Working Colleges by State
Explore the best precision metal working schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 148 |
| Utah | 28 |
| Idaho | 62 |
| Montana | 67 |
| Wyoming | 58 |
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Precision Metal Working Related Majors for Precision Metal Working
One of 5 majors within the area of study, precision metal working has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Precision Metal Working
| 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 12 schools only.
- 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.