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Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico

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

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

Precision Metal Working is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Mexico. With 235 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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 New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in New Mexico 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 Mexico

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

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

Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the best school in New Mexico for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. CNM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.

Precision Metal Working majors at CNM take out an average of $7,515 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at NMSU Dona Ana accumulate an average of around $16,330 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Carlsbad. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, NMSU Carlsbad is a public school with a small student population.

Precision Metal Working majors at NMSU Carlsbad take out an average of $16,330 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 927
Texas 6,978
Oklahoma 1,721

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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