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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

28 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 so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Alfred State College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.

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

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $220.

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Out of the 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster.

About 11% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 89% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology carry an average student debt load of $9,352.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Penn College is a small public school located in the city of Williamsport.

Of the 63 students majoring in precision metal working at Penn College, 94% are male and 6% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pittsburgh Technical College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Pittsburgh Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Oakdale.

About 18% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 82% are male.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Pittsburgh Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,572. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $240.

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#5

Triangle Tech - Sunbury

Sunbury, PA

Out of the 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Triangle Tech - Sunbury landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Sunbury, Triangle Tech - Sunbury is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in precision metal working at Triangle Tech - Sunbury, 90% are male and 10% are female.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Sunbury take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,794. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $165, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Triangle Tech - Greensburg

Greensburg, PA

Triangle Tech - Greensburg 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 #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $138.

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#7

Triangle Tech - Dubois

Falls Creek, PA

Triangle Tech - Dubois landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree precision metal working programs. Triangle Tech - Dubois is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Falls Creek.

Of the 26 students majoring in precision metal working at Triangle Tech - Dubois, 96% are male and 4% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Triangle Tech - Dubois carry an average student debt load of $14,794. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $165, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, NY

SUNY Delhi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Delhi is a small public school located in the town of Delhi.

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#7

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

New Castle School of Trades ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New Castle School of Trades is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of New Castle.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from New Castle School of Trades carry an average student debt load of $16,566.

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#10

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA

With a ranking of #10, Triangle Tech - Bethlehem did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.

About 16% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 84% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $138.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 367
New York 163

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

Majors Similar 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 28 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).

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