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Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, precision metal working students earned 2,199 degrees and certificates from an Illinois school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois

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 Illinois Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Precision Metal Working

Our 2023 rankings named Southwestern Illinois College the best school in Illinois for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Belleville.

Full Precision Metal Working at Southwestern Illinois College Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sauk Valley Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Sauk Valley Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Dixon.

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Out of the 3 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis and Clark Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Lewis and Clark Community College is a small public school located in the suburb of Godfrey.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 689
Indiana 1,142
Wisconsin 1,822
Ohio 1,572

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

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).

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