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Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 54,790 precision metal working students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.

With all the trade school 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology carry an average student debtload of $9,868.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Penn College accumulate an average of around $17,301 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $327.

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#3

Triangle Tech - Sunbury

Sunbury, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Triangle Tech - Sunbury. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Triangle Tech - Sunbury is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sunbury.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Sunbury accumulate an average of around $13,715 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Triangle Tech - Dubois

Falls Creek, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Triangle Tech - Dubois. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Falls Creek, Triangle Tech - Dubois is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Dubois accumulate an average of around $13,715 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Triangle Tech - Greensburg

Greensburg, PA

Out of the 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Triangle Tech - Greensburg landed the # 5 spot on the list. Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Greensburg.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Triangle Tech - Greensburg carry an average student debtload of $15,413.

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#6

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem ranked #6 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Bethlehem take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,413.

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#7

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

New Castle School of Trades ranked #7 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of New Castle, New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at New Castle School of Trades take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,465.

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Pittsburgh Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Pittsburgh Technical College carry an average student debtload of $15,899.

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#9

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Monroe Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Monroe Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,710.

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Mohawk Valley Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. MVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Utica.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at MVCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $8,576.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

Explore the best precision metal working colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 542
Pennsylvania 1,014
New Jersey 203
Maryland 82
Delaware 2

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

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 11 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).

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