2023 Best Value Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for precision production students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Bellingham Technical College the best value school in the Far Western US Region for precision production students working on their associate degree. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small public school located in the small city of Bellingham.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute are $5,227 per year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Spokane Community College is a great value for precision production students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spokane Community College are $5,135 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clover Park Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CPTC is a small public school located in the small city of Lakewood.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CPTC are $5,740 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lower Columbia College is a great value for precision production students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Longview, LCC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LCC are $5,403 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Skagit Valley College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Skagit Valley College is a small public school located in the small city of Mount Vernon.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Skagit Valley College are $7,507 per year.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision production students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LWTech are $10,146 a year.
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Portland Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Portland Community College are $9,670 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Portland Community College also is in the top 20% of our Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
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Everett Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision production students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Everett Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Everett.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Everett Community College are $9,597 per year.
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Clark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision production students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clark College are $10,133 per year.
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With a ranking of #10, Olympic College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision production students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Bremerton, OC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at OC are $9,638 a year.
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Request InformationBest Precision Production Colleges by State
Explore the best precision production colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 280 |
| Washington | 374 |
| Oregon | 116 |
| Hawaii | 15 |
| Nevada | 41 |
| Alaska | 9 |
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Majors Related to Precision Production
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 |
Majors Similar to Precision Production
| 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 11 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.