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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California

82 Colleges
$32,719 Avg Salary
$8,285 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

In 2020-2021, 271 degrees and certificates were awarded to precision metal working students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #166 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 82 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

Check out the precision metal working programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Summit College

Colton, CA

Our analysis found Summit College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the medium-sized city of Colton, Summit College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Precision Metal Working majors at Summit College take out an average of $7,600 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $50.

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The excellent programs at Advanced Career Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in California. Advanced Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

After completing their degree, precision metal working graduates from Advanced Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $8,023. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $44.

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#3

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Out of the 82 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Ana College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Fab School. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California list. The Fab School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at The Fab School accumulate an average of around $4,449 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $247, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Butte College

Oroville, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Butte College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California list. Butte College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Oroville.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California list. UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at UTI Rancho Cucamonga accumulate an average of around $10,822 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $89.

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NTMA Training Centers of Southern California did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for precision metal working students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Santa Fe Springs, NTMA is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at NTMA accumulate an average of around $8,595 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $36.

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Tri-Community Adult Education ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Covina, Tri-Community Adult Education is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California ranking. Cerritos College is a large public school located in the suburb of Norwalk.

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#10

Merced College

Merced, CA

Merced College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision metal working programs. Merced Community College District is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Merced.

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#11

CET, San Diego

San Diego, CA

CET, San Diego ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California list. CET, San Diego is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.

While working on their degree, precision metal working majors at CET, San Diego accumulate an average of around $8,608 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $24.

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#12

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision metal working programs. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public school with a very large student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Precision Metal Working students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
13 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
14 UEI College-Gardena Gardena, CA
15 Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA
16 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 346
Oregon 116
Nevada 40
Hawaii 15
Alaska 9

Precision Metal Working is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

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 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).

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