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Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California

2023 Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California

5 Colleges
$33,503 Avg Salary
$8,560 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, precision metal working was ranked 9th in California. In fact, 2,491 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in California to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California

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

Top California Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Precision Metal Working

Our 2023 rankings named Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga the best school in California for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

Precision Metal Working majors at UTI Rancho Cucamonga take out an average of $10,115 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $119, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Precision Metal Working at Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga Report

#2

CET, San Diego

San Diego, CA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means CET, San Diego is a great place for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. CET, San Diego is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

Precision Metal Working majors at CET, San Diego take out an average of $7,814 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $42.

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#3

CET, El Centro

El Centro, CA

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at CET, El Centro helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision metal working schools in California. Located in the city of El Centro, CET, El Centro is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at CET, El Centro accumulate an average of around $7,814 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $42.

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#4

CET, Colton

Colton, CA

Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, CET, Colton landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Colton, CET, Colton is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at CET, Colton accumulate an average of around $7,814 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $42.

Full Precision Metal Working at CET, Colton Report

#5

CET, Watsonville

Watsonville, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means CET, Watsonville is a great place for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. CET, Watsonville is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Watsonville.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at CET, Watsonville take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,814. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $42.

Full Precision Metal Working at CET, Watsonville Report

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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

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 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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