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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Iowa

15 Colleges
$41,329 Avg Salary
$7,686 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

With 92 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, precision metal working is the #97 most popular major in Iowa.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Iowa 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 Iowa.

Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from DMACC take out $7,515 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 15 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the # 2 spot on the list. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Davenport.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hawkeye Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Hawkeye Community College take out $8,520 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indian Hills Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Iowa list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.

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#5

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

The excellent programs at Iowa Western Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Iowa ranking. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Sioux City.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College take out $7,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Iowa Central Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision metal working programs. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.

Precision Metal Working majors at Iowa Central Community College take out an average of $5,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #7, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students. Located in the remote town of Creston, SWCC is a public school with a small student population.

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North Iowa Area Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in Iowa list. North Iowa Area Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Mason City.

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#10

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA

With a ranking of #10, Marshalltown Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students. Located in the rural area of Marshalltown, Marshalltown Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 143
Minnesota 115
Kansas 68
Nebraska 105
North Dakota 36
South Dakota 51

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 15 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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