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Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

3 Colleges
$9,286 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$39,468 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, precision metal working was ranked 7th in Michigan. In fact, 689 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

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. 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.

The Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Michigan to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for precision metal working students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

Check out the precision metal working associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

#1

Delta College

University Center, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Delta College the best value school in Michigan for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta College are $6,980 per year.

Delta College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list.

Full Precision Metal Working at Delta College Report

#2

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Rapids Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Grand Rapids Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,929 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Grand Rapids Community College accumulate an average of around $12,831 in student debt.

Full Precision Metal Working at Grand Rapids Community College Report

The excellent associate degree programs at Northern Michigan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value precision metal working schools in Michigan. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Marquette.

Northern Michigan University undergraduate students pay an average of $12,948 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Precision Metal Working at Northern Michigan University Report

Best Value Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 1,142
Wisconsin 1,822
Ohio 1,572
Illinois 2,199

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 3 schools only.

  • 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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