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Best Value Precision Systems Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Value Precision Systems Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

3 Colleges
$6,041 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$34,385 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Precision Systems Maintenance Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, precision systems maintenance was ranked #35 in the country. In fact 2,185 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Precision Systems Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for precision systems students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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.

2023 Best Value Precision Systems Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the precision systems associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Precision Systems Maintenance

Our 2023 rankings named Western Iowa Tech Community College the best value school in the Plains States Region for precision systems maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $4,946 a year.

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#2

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Marshalltown Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Precision Systems Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Marshalltown Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Marshalltown.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Marshalltown Community College are $5,688 a year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota State College Southeast. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Precision Systems Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Winona, MSC Southeast is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSC Southeast are $7,490 a year.

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Best Precision Systems Maintenance Colleges by State

Explore the best precision systems maintenance colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 11
Minnesota 119
Iowa 15
Nebraska 0

One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, precision systems maintenance has other similar majors worth exploring.

Precision Systems Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith 1,820
Musical Instrument Fabrication & Repair 194
Watchmaking & Jewelrymaking 74
Locksmithing & Safe Repair 72
Precision Systems Maintenance & Repair Technologies, Other 25

Related Major Annual Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 63,451
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 21,891
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,446
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 8,127
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,184

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Phasmatisnox.

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