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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

With 54,790 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, precision metal working is the #7 most popular major in the United States.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains 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 Rocky Mountains Region

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

Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools

#1

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Our 2023 rankings named North Idaho College the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. NIC is a small public school located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene.

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#2

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aims Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Wyoming Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public school located in the remote town of Sheridan.

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#4

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Front Range Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. FRCC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Westminster.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Helena College University of Montana landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Helena, Helena College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Helena College carry an average student debtload of $18,407.

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With a ranking of #6, Community College of Denver did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Pueblo Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo.

Precision Metal Working majors at Pueblo Community College take out an average of $13,599 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The University of Montana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UM is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Missoula.

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College of Western Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at CWI accumulate an average of around $8,459 in student debt.

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Flathead Valley Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree precision metal working programs. Located in the rural area of Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

Explore the best precision metal working colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 2,002
Utah 584
Idaho 242
Montana 179
Wyoming 245

Precision Metal Working is one of 5 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Precision Metal Working Concentrations

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 12 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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