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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Virginia

21 Colleges
$34,043 Avg Salary
$9,943 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

With 41 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, precision metal working is the #181 most popular major in Virginia.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Virginia to see which 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.

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

#1

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Tidewater Tech-Trades the most popular school in Virginia for precision metal working students. Tidewater Tech-Trades is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Tidewater Tech-Trades take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Central Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in Virginia. Central Virginia Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Danville Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Virginia list. Danville Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Danville.

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#4

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, VA

Out of the 21 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Advanced Technology Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. ATI is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

On average, precision metal working graduates from ATI take out $13,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.

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The excellent programs at Southwest Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in Virginia. Southwest Virginia is a small public school located in the rural area of Richlands.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Highlands Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Virginia list. VHCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Abingdon.

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With a ranking of #7, Virginia Western Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Roanoke.

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With a ranking of #8, John Tyler Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Patrick Henry Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Virginia list. Located in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry is a public school with a small student population.

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New River Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the fringe town of Dublin, NRCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 17
North Carolina 303
Florida 88
Tennessee 12
Kentucky 100
South Carolina 84
Louisiana 0
Arkansas 40
Alabama 75
Mississippi 125
West Virginia 43

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

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 21 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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