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Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico

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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 New Mexico. With 235 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 New Mexico ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in New Mexico

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

Top New Mexico Trade Schools in Precision Metal Working

Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the best school in New Mexico for precision metal working students. CNM is a large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.

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The excellent programs at New Mexico State University - Carlsbad helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in New Mexico. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, NMSU Carlsbad is a public college with a small student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Grants. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the remote town of Grants, NMSU Grants is a public school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 927
Texas 6,978
Oklahoma 1,721

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

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 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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