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2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 54,790 precision metal working students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for precision metal working majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are $8,450 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology carry an average student debtload of $9,868.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mohawk Valley Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. MVCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Utica.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MVCC are $8,211 a year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at MVCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $8,576.
The excellent associate degree programs at Monroe Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value precision metal working schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Monroe Community College are $10,468 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Monroe Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,710.
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Out of the 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Triangle Tech - Dubois landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Falls Creek, Triangle Tech - Dubois is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Triangle Tech - Dubois undergraduate students pay an average of $18,449 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Dubois accumulate an average of around $13,715 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
The excellent associate degree programs at Triangle Tech - Sunbury helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value precision metal working schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Triangle Tech - Sunbury is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sunbury.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Triangle Tech - Sunbury are $18,701 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Sunbury accumulate an average of around $13,715 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Triangle Tech - Greensburg ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Greensburg.
Triangle Tech - Greensburg undergraduate students pay an average of $18,513 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Triangle Tech - Greensburg carry an average student debtload of $15,413.
Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Penn College are $25,680 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Penn College accumulate an average of around $17,301 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 $327.
Penn College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Triangle Tech - Bethlehem came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Triangle Tech - Bethlehem are $18,593 a year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Bethlehem take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,413.
Pittsburgh Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Technical College are $16,974 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Pittsburgh Technical College carry an average student debtload of $15,899.
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With a ranking of #10, Alfred State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Alfred State is a small public school located in the town of Alfred.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Alfred State are $15,942 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Alfred State carry an average student debtload of $10,987. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $353, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State
Explore the best precision metal working colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 542 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,014 |
| New Jersey | 203 |
| Maryland | 82 |
| Delaware | 2 |
Majors Related to Precision Metal Working
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 11 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.