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

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for precision metal working students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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.

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

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 New Mexico Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM

30 Associate Degrees

#3 in Quality in New Mexico

$1,858 Average Tuition & Fees

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

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CNM are $1,858 per year. Precision Metal Working majors at CNM take out an average of $7,515 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

CNM did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list.

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#2

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, NM

2 Associate Degrees

#7 in Quality in New Mexico

$1,968 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Carlsbad. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, NMSU Carlsbad is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NMSU Carlsbad are $1,968 a year. Precision Metal Working majors at NMSU Carlsbad take out an average of $16,330 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Precision Metal Working at New Mexico State University - Carlsbad Report

#3

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NM

18 Associate Degrees

#6 in Quality in New Mexico

$2,238 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

NMSU Dona Ana undergraduate students pay an average of $2,238 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at NMSU Dona Ana accumulate an average of around $16,330 in student debt.

Full Precision Metal Working at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Report

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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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