2023 Best Value Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate 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 Value Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in the Plains States Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named St Cloud Technical and Community College the best value school in the Plains States Region for precision production students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $5,874 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Paul College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Saint Paul College are $6,041 a year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Alexandria Technical & Community College is a great value for precision production students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.
ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ATCC also did well on our Best Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 35 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeast are $5,010 per year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southeast Community College Area is a great value for precision production students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeast Community College are $3,780 a year.
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Ridgewater College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.
Ridgewater College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,914 in tuition and fees each year.
Ridgewater College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Anoka Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision production programs. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Anoka Technical College are $6,075 per year.
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Hennepin Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hennepin Technical College are $5,741 a year.
Hennepin Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #9, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision production students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Lakes College are $5,954 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Central Lakes College also is in the top 15% of our Best Precision Production Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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Dakota County Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision production programs. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DCTC are $6,208 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 Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 68 |
| Minnesota | 119 |
| Iowa | 92 |
| South Dakota | 51 |
| Missouri | 146 |
| Nebraska | 105 |
| North Dakota | 36 |
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 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.