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Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

24 Colleges
$36,304 Avg Salary
$8,976 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

With 54,790 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, precision metal working is the #7 most popular major in the United States.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Far Western US Region

Check out the precision metal working programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Schools

#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 degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, The Fab School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Perry Technical Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Perry Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Yakima.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is a great place for precision metal working students. NTMA is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Santa Fe Springs.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

CET, San Diego

San Diego, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means CET, San Diego is a great place for precision metal working students. Located in the large city of San Diego, CET, San Diego is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#6

CET, El Centro

El Centro, CA

CET, El Centro landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. CET, El Centro is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of El Centro.

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#7

CET, Colton

Colton, CA

CET, Colton landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best precision metal working programs. CET, Colton is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Colton.

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#8

Summit College

San Bernardino, CA

Summit College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, Summit College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Alaska Vocational Technical Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students. Located in the rural area of Seward, AVTEC is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #10, Advanced Career Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for precision metal working students. Located in the rural area of Visalia, Advanced Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,172
California 2,491
Oregon 399
Nevada 336
Alaska 55
Hawaii 41

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

Majors Similar to Precision Metal Working

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 24 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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