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2026 Best Precision Metal Working Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Precision Metal Working certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1018 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Trade College reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Precision Metal Working Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Lincoln Technical Institute South Plainfield, our #1 Precision Metal Working school in the United States. Based in South Plainfield, NJ, Lincoln Technical Institute South Plainfield is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $9,429 in student loans. Read the full report on Lincoln Technical Institute South Plainfield
You'll be in good company at Coastal Pines Technical College, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Waycross, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,268, compared with $5,836 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,812 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. See the full Coastal Pines Technical College profile
You'll be in good company at Hobart Institute Of Welding Technology, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Troy, OH, Hobart Institute Of Welding Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Hobart Institute Of Welding Technology
The strong Precision Metal Working programs at Tidewater Tech Trades earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Tech Trades is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,337 in tuition and fees. Tidewater Tech Trades Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. More on Tidewater Tech Trades
The strong Precision Metal Working programs at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,926, compared with $7,169 for out-of-state students. The median Precision Metal Working program debt is $5,500. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
School Of Automotive Machinists And Technology placed #6 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. Students borrow a median of $16,354 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. Read the full report on School Of Automotive Machinists And Technology
Lincoln College Of Technology Denver ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Located in Denver, CO, Lincoln College Of Technology Denver is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $9,429 in student loans. More on Lincoln College Of Technology Denver
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. The median Precision Metal Working program debt is $8,109. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
The Fab School placed #9 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. Set in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, The Fab School is a private for-profit institution. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $4,449. Read more about The Fab School
Anoka Technical College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Anoka, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,267. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $8,692. More on Anoka Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Fox Valley Technical College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $7,664 in debt. More on Fox Valley Technical College
Northcentral Technical College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Northcentral Technical College is a public school based in Wausau, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,889 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,132 for out-of-state students. Northcentral Technical College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $5,250 in debt. See the full Northcentral Technical College profile
Nashville Auto Diesel College placed #13 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Students borrow a median of $9,429 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. Read more about Nashville Auto Diesel College
Dunwoody College Of Technology came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,477. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $9,167. More on Dunwoody College Of Technology
Lynnes Welding Training landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fargo, ND, Lynnes Welding Training is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $3,700 in student loans. Read the full report on Lynnes Welding Training
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Ivy Tech Community College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $6,599 in debt. More on Ivy Tech Community College
Modern Welding School came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Schenectady, NY, Modern Welding School is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $6,790 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. Read more about Modern Welding School
Polaris Career Center came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Middleburg Heights, OH, Polaris Career Center is a public institution. Students borrow a median of $6,365 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. Get the full Polaris Career Center report
Ranken Technical College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Saint Louis, MO, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $18,008. Ranken Technical College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $12,250 in debt. Read the full report on Ranken Technical College
White Mountains Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Berlin, NH, White Mountains Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,050, compared with $15,300 for out-of-state students. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $9,625. Get the full White Mountains Community College report
Advanced Welding Institute placed #22 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. Advanced Welding Institute is a private for-profit school based in South Burlington, VT. The median Precision Metal Working program debt is $5,077. See the full Advanced Welding Institute profile
Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $9,429 in student loans. More on Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis
Hennepin Technical College placed #24 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $9,329. Read the full report on Hennepin Technical College
Ntma Training Centers Of Southern California came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Santa Fe Springs, CA, Ntma Training Centers Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Precision Metal Working program debt is $8,418. See the full Ntma Training Centers Of Southern California profile
Gateway Technical College placed #26 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. Gateway Technical College is a public school based in Kenosha, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,956, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. Gateway Technical College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $9,700 in debt. See the full Gateway Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Precision Metal Working Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Located in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,819 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,084 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. More on Moraine Park Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Waukesha County Technical College is a public school based in Pewaukee, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Waukesha County Technical College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. More on Waukesha County Technical College
Hawkeye Community College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Hawkeye Community College is a public school based in Waterloo, IA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,525, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $7,874. Read more about Hawkeye Community College
Front Range Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Set in Westminster, CO, Front Range Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,663, compared with $17,263 for out-of-state students. Front Range Community College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $8,347 in debt. Read the full report on Front Range Community College
Central Louisiana Technical Community College placed #31 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. Located in Alexandria, LA, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,098, compared with $4,363 for out-of-state students. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $8,625. Get the full Central Louisiana Technical Community College report
Madison Area Technical College placed #33 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,977 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $9,500. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Tulsa Welding School Houston did well this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Houston, TX, Tulsa Welding School Houston is a private for-profit institution. Tulsa Welding School Houston Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Read the full report on Tulsa Welding School Houston
South Central College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Set in North Mankato, MN, South Central College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,146 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $3,666 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. Get the full South Central College report
Southeast Technical Institute ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,650. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $18,442. See the full Southeast Technical Institute profile
Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville 3500 Southside Blvd came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Set in Jacksonville, FL, Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville 3500 Southside Blvd is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. More on Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville 3500 Southside Blvd
Western Technical College La Cross came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Set in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. Get the full Western Technical College La Cross report
Austin Community College District landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Austin Community College District is a public school based in Austin, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. Austin Community College District Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $14,970 in debt. Get the full Austin Community College District report
Lone Star College System placed #40 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. This public school is set in The Woodlands, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,512. Students borrow a median of $4,562 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. More on Lone Star College System
Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus placed #41 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. Set in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $14,429 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. See the full Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus profile
Ashland Community And Technical College placed #42 among Precision Metal Working schools in the United States. This public school is set in Ashland, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,728, compared with $6,432 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Ashland Community And Technical College
Ridgewater College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Willmar, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,121. The median Precision Metal Working program debt is $9,750. Read the full report on Ridgewater College
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Lakeshore Technical College is a public school based in Cleveland, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $11,582 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. More on Lakeshore Technical College
Washburn Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Topeka, KS, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,880 in tuition and fees. The median Precision Metal Working program debt is $6,642. See the full Washburn Institute Of Technology profile
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,326 in tuition and fees. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $9,928. Read more about Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
West Georgia Technical College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Located in Waco, GA, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,410, while out-of-state students pay about $5,978. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. Read the full report on West Georgia Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school based in Rome, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,868. Graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. Get the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College report
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Set in Kansas City, MO, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,630, compared with $9,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,281 to complete their Precision Metal Working program here. See the full Metropolitan Community College Kansas City profile
Linn State Technical College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Based in Linn, MO, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,160, while out-of-state students pay about $14,610. Linn State Technical College Precision Metal Working students take on a median of $11,474 in debt. Read the full report on Linn State Technical College
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #51 position. Based in Elizabethtown, KY, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. Typical Precision Metal Working student debt is $7,166. Read more about Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Tulsa Technology Center ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Precision Metal Working schools. Located in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Technology Center is a public institution. Graduates carry a median of $11,384 in student loans. Read more about Tulsa Technology Center
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1018 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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