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Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Idaho

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Idaho

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, precision metal working students earned 242 degrees and certificates from an Idaho school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho

Check out the precision metal working associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Idaho Trade Schools for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

#1

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Our analysis found North Idaho College to be the best school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in Idaho. NIC is a small public school located in the city of Coeur d'Alene.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means College of Western Idaho is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Precision Metal Working majors at CWI take out an average of $8,459 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

The excellent associate degree programs at Idaho State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in Idaho. Located in the city of Pocatello, ISU is a public college with a large student population.

Full Precision Metal Working at Idaho State University Report

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 2,002
Utah 584
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

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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