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Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California

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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

#1

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Our analysis found The Fab School to be the best school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a basic certificate in California. The Fab School is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Santa Fe Springs, NTMA is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Summit College

San Bernardino, CA

Out of the 4 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Summit College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Summit College is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Advanced Career Institute is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Advanced Career Institute is a 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

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

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.

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