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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region
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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the New England Region 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 the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for precision metal working majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top New England Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Precision Metal Working
Our analysis found Central Maine Community College to be the best school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in the New England Region . Located in the rural area of Auburn, Central Maine Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Maine Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Eastern Maine Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Bangor.
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Out of the 3 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Beal College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Beal College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Bangor.
The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Beal College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,554.
Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State
Explore the best precision metal working colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 |
| Maine | 104 |
| Connecticut | 426 |
| Rhode Island | 26 |
| New Hampshire | 119 |
| Vermont | 65 |
Precision Metal Working Related Rankings by Major
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.