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Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in Montana

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in Montana

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Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

Precision Metal Working is one of the most popular subjects to study in Montana. With 179 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in Montana ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Montana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Montana

The colleges and universities below are the best for precision metal working majors pursuing a .

Top Montana Trade Schools in Precision Metal Working

Our analysis found Montana State University to be the best school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a degree in Montana. Located in the town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public college with a large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Helena College University of Montana. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in Montana list. Located in the remote town of Helena, Helena College is a public school with a small student population.

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The excellent programs at The University of Montana helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in Montana. UM is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Missoula.

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The excellent programs at Flathead Valley Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in Montana. Located in the rural area of Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 2,002
Utah 584
Idaho 242
Wyoming 245

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 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).

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