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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools

465 Colleges
$39,159 Avg Salary
$14,422 Avg Student Debt

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.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 465 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Precision Metal Working program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the United States for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 7% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

Precision Metal Working majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $11,765 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 465 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. TSTC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Waco.

Women make up 5% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

On average, precision metal working graduates from TSTC take out $13,083 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Southern Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in the United States. Southern Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Orlando.

Women make up 8% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

Precision Metal Working majors at Southern Technical College take out an average of $18,242 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 465 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellingham Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small public school located in the city of Bellingham.

Women make up 14% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#5

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

The in-demand associate degree programs at Alfred State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in the United States. Alfred State is a small public school located in the town of Alfred.

Women make up 8% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $220, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Precision Metal Working at Alfred State College Report

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 11% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology take out $9,352 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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State Technical College of Missouri ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 64 students majoring in precision metal working at STC, 95% are male and 5% are female.

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With a ranking of #8, Pennsylvania College of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

About 6% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 94% are male.

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#9

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools ranking. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.

Women make up 2% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $17,912 in student debt.

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#10

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools list. Vincennes University is a large public school located in the remote town of Vincennes.

About 2% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 98% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Vincennes University accumulate an average of around $13,666 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.

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#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.

About 8% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 92% are male.

Precision Metal Working majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $13,368 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#12

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.

About 9% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 91% are male.

Full Precision Metal Working at South Texas College Report

#13

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 5% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

Precision Metal Working majors at Central Community College take out an average of $6,241 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #13, Pueblo Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 10% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Pueblo Community College carry an average student debt load of $16,287.

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Southeast Community College Area came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools ranking. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Southeast Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,085.

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#16

Mech-Tech College

Caguas, PR

With a ranking of #16, Mech-Tech College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Mech-Tech College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Caguas.

Women make up 5% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Mech-Tech College take out $5,114 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Austin Community College District came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools ranking. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.

Women make up 19% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $12,832.

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Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.

Of the 35 students majoring in precision metal working at LATI, 89% are male and 11% are female.

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With a ranking of #19, Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 18% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

Precision Metal Working majors at Pittsburgh Technical College take out an average of $16,572 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $240, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Precision Metal Working at Pittsburgh Technical College Report

#20

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools ranking. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids.

Women make up 9% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Grand Rapids Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,236.

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#21

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

Pima Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree precision metal working programs. Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a large student population.

About 10% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 90% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of around $13,749 in student debt.

Full Precision Metal Working at Pima Community College Report

#21

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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San Jacinto Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools ranking. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

About 10% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 90% are male.

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#23

Triangle Tech - Sunbury

Sunbury, PA

Triangle Tech - Sunbury ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools list. Triangle Tech - Sunbury is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sunbury.

About 10% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 90% are male.

Precision Metal Working majors at Triangle Tech - Sunbury take out an average of $14,794 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $165.

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#25

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

Southwestern Illinois College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at SWIC accumulate an average of around $10,668 in student debt.

Full Precision Metal Working at Southwestern Illinois College Report

#28

Triangle Tech - Greensburg

Greensburg, PA
#28

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC
#31

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, NY
#31

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA
#31

Triangle Tech - Dubois

Falls Creek, PA
#37

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO
#37

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA
#40

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC
#42

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX
#42

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA
#42

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN
#47

Manchester Community College

Manchester, NH
#47

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA
#47

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 465 different United States precision metal working schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
52 Lee College Baytown, TX
52 Clark College Vancouver, WA
52 Green River College Auburn, WA
55 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO
55 College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID
55 Community College of Denver Denver, CO
55 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
55 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS
60 Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
60 Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI
60 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
60 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
60 Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA
65 Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN
65 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY
65 Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS
65 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
65 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA
65 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
65 Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR
65 Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA
65 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
65 Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA
65 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville Hanceville, AL
65 Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA
65 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
65 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
79 Western Dakota Technical Institute Rapid City, SD
79 El Centro College Dallas, TX
79 Bevill State Community College Jasper, AL
79 Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO
79 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA
79 Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO
85 Olympic College Bremerton, WA
85 New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM
85 University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton Morrilton, AR
85 Central Carolina Community College Sanford, NC
85 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO
85 Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS
85 Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA
85 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
85 Eastern Wyoming College Torrington, WY

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 26 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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