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Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota

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Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate School for You

Precision Metal Working is one of the most popular subjects to study in Minnesota. With 948 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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

Our 2023 rankings named Anoka Technical College the best school in Minnesota for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Anoka.

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Out of the 8 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dunwoody College of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Out of the 8 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

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#4

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means South Central College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. South Central College is a small public school located in the small suburb of North Mankato.

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#5

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ridgewater College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the town of Willmar.

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#6

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate precision metal working programs. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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Minnesota State College Southeast came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. MSC Southeast is a small public school located in the town of Winona.

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#8

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Lake Superior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Duluth, LSC is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,056
Missouri 604
South Dakota 106
Iowa 737
North Dakota 185
Nebraska 453

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 8 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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