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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

273 Colleges
$33,386 Avg Salary
$8,909 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate 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.

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 273 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for precision metal working majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Arclabs

Piedmont, SC

Our 2023 rankings named Arclabs the most popular school in the Southeast Region for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Piedmont, Arclabs is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 412 students majoring in precision metal working at Arclabs, 94% are male and 6% are female.

Precision Metal Working majors at Arclabs take out an average of $9,470 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $79.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Louisiana Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 337 students majoring in precision metal working at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, 94% are male and 6% are female.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Central Louisiana Technical Community College take out $9,211 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in the Southeast Region . TWS is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville.

Of the 161 students majoring in precision metal working at TWS, 94% are male and 6% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from TWS carry an average student debt load of $9,145. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $161.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northshore Technical Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Bogalusa, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 157 students majoring in precision metal working at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus, 92% are male and 8% are female.

Precision Metal Working majors at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus take out an average of $11,531 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#5

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delta Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Delta Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Horn Lake.

Of the 123 students majoring in precision metal working at Delta Technical College, 86% are male and 14% are female.

Precision Metal Working majors at Delta Technical College take out an average of $10,799 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $64, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

Precision Metal Working majors at Hinds Community College take out an average of $7,949 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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South Louisiana Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 7% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 93% are male.

Precision Metal Working majors at South Louisiana Community College take out an average of $6,633 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#8

NASCAR Technical Institute

Mooresville, NC

NASCAR Technical Institute ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. NASCAR Technical Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Mooresville.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at NASCAR Technical Institute accumulate an average of around $11,505 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $89.

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Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. OTC Mid Florida is a small public school located in the suburb of Orlando.

Women make up 3% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. NWCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Senatobia.

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

On average, precision metal working graduates from NWCC take out $8,599 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 71 students majoring in precision metal working at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 96% are male and 4% are female.

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#12

Lively Technical College

Tallahassee, FL

With a ranking of #12, Lively Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Lively is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 4% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Central Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Central Virginia Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

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

On average, precision metal working graduates from Central Virginia Community College take out $15,560 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#14

Fortis College - Smyrna

Smyrna, GA

Fortis College - Smyrna ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Smyrna, Fortis College - Smyrna is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 66 students majoring in precision metal working at Fortis College - Smyrna, 80% are male and 20% are female.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Fortis College - Smyrna take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,383.

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#15

Danville Community College

Danville, VA

Danville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Danville Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Danville.

About 3% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 97% are male.

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Louisiana Delta Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public college with a small 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 LDCC take out an average of $9,314 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Jackson, TCAT - Jackson is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 60 students majoring in precision metal working at TCAT - Jackson, 95% are male and 5% are female.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. TCAT - Knoxville is a fairly small public school located in the city of Knoxville.

Women make up 12% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lexington.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $11,649 in student debt.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Nashville, TCAT - Nashville is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 55 students majoring in precision metal working at TCAT - Nashville, 91% are male and 9% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at TCAT - Nashville accumulate an average of around $5,490 in student debt.

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Paducah.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $6,858 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #20, Erwin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Tampa, Erwin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 4% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Elizabethton, TCAT - Elizabethton is a public college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 6% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #23, Hillsborough Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 54 students majoring in precision metal working at HCC, 87% are male and 13% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from HCC carry an average student debt load of $11,547.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Morristown, TCAT - Morristown is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 54 students majoring in precision metal working at TCAT - Morristown, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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#26

Lake Technical College

Eustis, FL
#31

Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL
#32

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL
#35

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, VA
#37

Arkansas Welding Academy

Jacksonville, AR
#37

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS
#40

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, GA

Honorable Mentions

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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
41 Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS
41 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Harriman Harriman, TN
43 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Livingston Livingston, TN
43 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
43 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY
46 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Covington Covington, TN
46 Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY
46 Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever, LA
49 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN
49 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
49 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski Pulaski, TN
49 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS
53 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Minden, LA
53 Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA
53 Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY
53 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 17
Virginia 41
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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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