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2023 Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region

159 Colleges
$35,953 Avg Salary
$9,109 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Production 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 159 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Precision Production program at each school on the list.

Check out the precision production programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for precision production students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, precision production majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $6,405 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a great place for precision production students. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, precision production graduates from WITC carry an average student debt load of $5,500.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a great place for precision production students. HIWT is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Troy.

The average amount in student loans that precision production majors at HIWT take out is $5,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $161, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Southwestern Illinois College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision production schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, precision production graduates from SWIC take out $5,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Stark State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Fox Valley Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, precision production majors at FVTC accumulate an average of around $7,625 in student debt.

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Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

While working on their degree, precision production majors at MTI - Springfield, Illinois accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $64.

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Northcentral Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision production programs. Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, precision production graduates from North Central Technical College take out $4,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Gateway Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision production programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, precision production graduates from Gateway Technical College carry an average student debt load of $9,500.

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With a ranking of #10, Lewis and Clark Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision production students. Located in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

On average, precision production graduates from CVTC take out $7,333 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

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With a ranking of #13, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision production students. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a large student population.

Precision Production majors at NWTC take out an average of $5,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Waukesha County Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.

After completing their degree, precision production graduates from WCTC carry an average student debt load of $11,000.

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#15

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, IL

ETI School of Skilled Trades landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision production programs. Located in the suburb of Willowbrook, ETI is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, precision production majors at ETI accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $66, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#16

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision production programs. Vincennes University is a fairly large public school located in the town of Vincennes.

Precision Production majors at Vincennes University take out an average of $10,864 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.

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William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for precision production students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a large student population.

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Madison Area Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.

The average amount in student loans that precision production majors at Madison College take out is $7,125.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis.

While working on their degree, precision production majors at Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis accumulate an average of around $9,350 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $132.

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MIAT College of Technology landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular precision production programs. MIAT College of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Canton.

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#21

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI

Lakeshore Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. LTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Cleveland.

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#22

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

With a ranking of #22, Illinois Central College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision production students. Located in the suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#23

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

With a ranking of #23, Owens Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision production students. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Precision Production students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Precision Production Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
24 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
25 Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI
25 Sauk Valley Community College Dixon, IL
25 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
28 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
29 Elite Welding Academy Cincinnati, OH
30 Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL
31 City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College Chicago, IL

Best Precision Production Colleges by State

Explore the best precision production schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 228
Michigan 228
Ohio 60
Illinois 112
Wisconsin 53

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 27 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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