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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California
Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, precision metal working was ranked 9th in California. In fact, 2,491 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in California to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Schools in California
Check out the precision metal working basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top California Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Precision Metal Working
Our 2023 rankings named The Fab School the best school in California for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. The Fab School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend NTMA Training Centers of Southern California. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Santa Fe Springs, NTMA is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Summit College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Summit College is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Advanced Career Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in California. Advanced Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.
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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 1,172 |
| Oregon | 399 |
| Nevada | 336 |
| Alaska | 55 |
| Hawaii | 41 |
Precision Metal Working Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 4 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.