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2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

4 Colleges
$10,142 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Michigan to see which basic certificate 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 Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan

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

Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Precision Metal Working

#1

Delta College

University Center, MI

Our analysis found Delta College to be the best value school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Michigan. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Delta College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,980 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#2

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Rapids Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Grand Rapids Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,929 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Grand Rapids Community College

#3

Baker College

Owosso, MI

The excellent basic certificate programs at Baker College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value precision metal working schools in Michigan. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Baker College are $12,710 a year.

Full Precision Metal Working at Baker College Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northern Michigan University is a great value for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northern Michigan University are $12,948 a 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 Colleges 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 4 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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