Find Trade Colleges

Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon

2 Colleges
$39,468 Avg Salary
$12,436 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, precision metal working students earned 399 degrees and certificates from an Oregon school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.

The Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Oregon

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

Top Oregon Trade Schools for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

Our 2023 rankings named Portland Community College the best school in Oregon for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Portland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Portland.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Portland Community College carry an average student debtload of $26,380.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Portland Community College

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Linn-Benton Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Albany, LBCC is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at LBCC accumulate an average of around $11,725 in student debt.

Full Precision Metal Working at Linn-Benton Community College Report

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,172
California 2,491
Nevada 336
Alaska 55
Hawaii 41

One of 5 majors within the trade school area of study, precision metal working has other similar majors worth exploring.

Precision Metal Working Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder 46,029
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 3,181
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 2,275
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 1,588
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 541
Metal Fabricator 413
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 319
Ironworking/Ironworker 226
Other Precision Metal Working 218

Majors Similar to Precision Metal Working

Related Major Annual Graduates
Woodworking 435
Other Precision Production 67
Leatherworking & Upholstery 46
Precision Production Trades 44
Boilermaking 29

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.