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Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New York

2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New York

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

3 Colleges
$6,783 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$39,468 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 542 degrees and certificates were awarded to precision metal working students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in New York 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. 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.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Best New York Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

#1

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Our analysis found Monroe Community College to be the best value school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Monroe Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,712 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, precision metal working graduates from Monroe Community College take out $11,710 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mohawk Valley Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New York list. MVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Utica.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MVCC are $5,776 per year. Precision Metal Working majors at MVCC take out an average of $8,576 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Out of the 3 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Alfred State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Alfred State is a small public school located in the town of Alfred.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Alfred State are $8,862 per year. On average, precision metal working graduates from Alfred State take out $10,987 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $353.

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Best Value Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,014
New Jersey 203
Maryland 82
Delaware 2

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 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).

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