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2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

218 Colleges
$5,681 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$33,386 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. This report analyzed 218 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for precision metal working students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States

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

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Precision Metal Working

Our 2023 rankings named Central Louisiana Technical Community College the best value school in the United States for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Alexandria.

Central Louisiana Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,098 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $9,211 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Cloud Technical and Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $5,874 a year. On average, precision metal working graduates from St Cloud Technical and Community College take out $8,739 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

St Cloud Technical and Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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#3

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Saint Paul College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value precision metal working schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year. On average, precision metal working graduates from Saint Paul College take out $12,550 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Saint Paul College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Alexandria Technical & Community College is a great value for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ATCC are $5,910 a year.

ATCC also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Pines Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Waycross.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year. Precision Metal Working majors at Coastal Pines Technical College take out an average of $16,641 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CVTC are $6,683 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from CVTC carry an average student debtload of $10,643.

In addition to its great value ranking, CVTC is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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Northcentral Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $5,415 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at North Central Technical College accumulate an average of around $6,316 in student debt.

In addition to its great value ranking, North Central Technical College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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South Louisiana Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.

South Louisiana Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,205 in tuition and fees each year. On average, precision metal working graduates from South Louisiana Community College take out $6,633 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Northeast Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northeast are $5,010 a year. Precision Metal Working majors at Northeast take out an average of $7,117 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Wharton County Junior College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Wharton County Junior College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Wharton.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wharton County Junior College are $4,872 per year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Wharton County Junior College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,072.

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Southeast Community College Area ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeast Community College are $3,780 a year.

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#12

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ridgewater College are $5,914 per year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Ridgewater College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,301.

Ridgewater College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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Anoka Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Anoka Technical College are $6,075 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of around $10,363 in student debt.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Anoka Technical College also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#14

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hennepin Technical College are $5,741 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of around $18,026 in student debt.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Hennepin Technical College also is in the top 15% of our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.

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Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Located in the remote town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College is a public school with a small student population.

Central Lakes College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,954 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Central Lakes College accumulate an average of around $7,663 in student debt.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Central Lakes College also is in the top 10% of our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.

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With a ranking of #16, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Tech are $6,683 per year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Southwest Tech take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $6,330.

Southwest Tech also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $8,571.

NWTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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Dakota County Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DCTC are $6,208 per year. On average, precision metal working graduates from DCTC take out $10,122 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, DCTC also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#19

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

With a ranking of #19, South Central College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Central College are $5,966 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at South Central College accumulate an average of around $5,464 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #20, Madison Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

Madison College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,769 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $9,812 in student debt.

Madison College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WITC are $6,960 per year. Precision Metal Working majors at WITC take out an average of $7,923 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

WITC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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#22

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 per year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Western Technical College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,905.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Western Technical College also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCTC are $6,603 a year. Precision Metal Working majors at WCTC take out an average of $12,964 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

In addition to its great value ranking, WCTC is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.

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With a ranking of #24, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. NLTCC is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Minden.

NLTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,109 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at NLTCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,617.

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#25

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Amarillo College are $4,704 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from Amarillo College carry an average student debtload of $13,083.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#26

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA
#28

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Precision Metal Working students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.

Rank College Location
33 North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, GA
34 Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville, KS
35 Minnesota State College Southeast Winona, MN
36 Mesabi Range College Virginia, MN
37 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
37 North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND
39 Delta College University Center, MI
40 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
41 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
42 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI
43 Central Community College Grand Island, NE
43 Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA

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.

  • 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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