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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
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.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Dunwoody College of Technology to be the best school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Precision Metal Working majors at Dunwoody College of Technology take out an average of $13,264 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means State Technical College of Missouri is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hennepin Technical College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.
The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Hennepin Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,303.
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Out of the 25 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Anoka.
Precision Metal Working majors at Anoka Technical College take out an average of $10,404 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ranken Technical College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
North Dakota State College of Science ranked #6 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at North Dakota State College of Science take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,193.
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With a ranking of #7, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
Hawkeye Community College 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. Located in the city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Southeast Community College Area ranked #9 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Southeast Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,554.
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South Central College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree precision metal working programs. South Central College is a small public school located in the suburb of North Mankato.
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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State
Explore the best precision metal working schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,056 |
| Missouri | 604 |
| Minnesota | 948 |
| South Dakota | 106 |
| Iowa | 737 |
| North Dakota | 185 |
| Nebraska | 453 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Precision Metal Working
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 25 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.