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Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

21 Colleges
$39,001 Avg Salary
$14,289 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Production Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, precision production was ranked #36 in the country. In fact 52,913 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for precision production majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top 10 Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Dunwoody College of Technology the best school in the Plains States Region for precision production students working on their associate degree. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

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Out of the 21 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, State Technical College of Missouri landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.

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Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hennepin Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anoka Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

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Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ranken Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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North Dakota State College of Science came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the town of Wahpeton.

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Hawkeye Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hawkeye Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Waterloo.

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Southeast Community College Area ranked #8 on this year’s Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

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Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.

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Lake Area Technical Institute came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.

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Best Precision Production Colleges by State

Explore the best precision production schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 68
Minnesota 119
Iowa 92
South Dakota 51
Missouri 146
Nebraska 105
North Dakota 36

Precision Production Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Precision Metal Working 52,308
Woodworking 431
Other Precision Production 68
Leatherworking & Upholstery 54
Precision Production Trades 39
Boilermaking 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,328
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 96,336
Construction Trades 35,794
Transportation & Materials Moving 29,084

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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