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Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 542 degrees and certificates were awarded to precision metal working students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

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

The Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New York

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

Top New York Trade Schools for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

#1

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Monroe Community College the best school in New York for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Monroe Community College take out $11,710 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 3 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Mohawk Valley Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. MVCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Utica.

Precision Metal Working majors at MVCC take out an average of $8,576 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Precision Metal Working at Mohawk Valley Community College Report

#3

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

The excellent associate degree programs at Alfred State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in New York. Alfred State is a small public school located in the town of Alfred.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Alfred State take out $10,987 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $353.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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

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 3 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.

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