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2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate School for You
Precision Metal Working is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2021-2022, 54,790 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 218 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate 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.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Precision Metal Working
Our 2023 rankings named Central Louisiana Technical Community College the best value school in the United States for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Alexandria.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are $4,098 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from Central Louisiana Technical Community College carry an average student debtload of $6,840.
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Out of the 218 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, St Cloud Technical and Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.
St Cloud Technical and Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at St Cloud Technical and Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,970.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, St Cloud Technical and Community College also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Paul College is a great value for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,318 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from Saint Paul College carry an average student debtload of $9,734.
Saint Paul College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools 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 Alexandria Technical & Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ATCC are $6,107 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, ATCC is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Coastal Pines Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value precision metal working schools in the United States. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Waycross.
Coastal Pines Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,906 in tuition and fees each year.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CVTC are $6,793 per year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at CVTC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,607.
CVTC also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Northcentral Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $5,512 per year. Precision Metal Working majors at North Central Technical College take out an average of $5,373 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, North Central Technical College also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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South Louisiana Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette.
South Louisiana Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,205 in tuition and fees each year. Precision Metal Working majors at South Louisiana Community College take out an average of $7,017 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Northeast Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeast are $5,130 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from Northeast carry an average student debtload of $6,431.
Northeast excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list.
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With a ranking of #10, Wharton County Junior College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Wharton County Junior College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Wharton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wharton County Junior College are $5,052 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from Wharton County Junior College carry an average student debtload of $4,809.
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Southeast Community College Area did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.
Southeast Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,864 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Southeast Community College also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Ridgewater College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public school with a small student population.
Ridgewater College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,114 in tuition and fees each year. Precision Metal Working majors at Ridgewater College take out an average of $9,944 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ridgewater College also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Anoka Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Anoka Technical College are $6,075 a year. On average, precision metal working graduates from Anoka Technical College take out $8,435 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Anoka Technical College also did well on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Hennepin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hennepin Technical College are $5,881 per year. Precision Metal Working majors at Hennepin Technical College take out an average of $10,823 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Hennepin Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking.
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Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Located in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Lakes College are $6,140 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Central Lakes College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Tech are $6,731 a year. Precision Metal Working majors at Southwest Tech take out an average of $4,544 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Southwest Tech also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWTC are $6,965 a year. Precision Metal Working majors at NWTC take out an average of $6,991 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, NWTC also is in the top 10% of our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking.
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Dakota County Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DCTC are $6,419 per year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at DCTC accumulate an average of around $6,558 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, DCTC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list.
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South Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public school with a small student population.
South Central College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,146 in tuition and fees each year. Precision Metal Working majors at South Central College take out an average of $4,741 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Madison Area Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.
Madison College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,812 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $9,262 in student debt.
Madison College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WITC are $6,624 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from WITC carry an average student debtload of $6,173.
In addition to its great value ranking, WITC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list.
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With a ranking of #22, Western Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the small city of La Crosse.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Western Technical College are $6,788 a year. On average, precision metal working graduates from Western Technical College take out $7,633 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Western Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Waukesha County Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCTC are $6,722 per year. The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at WCTC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,709.
WCTC also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. NLTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Minden.
NLTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,109 in tuition and fees each year.
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Amarillo College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Amarillo College are $4,704 a year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Amarillo College accumulate an average of around $8,483 in student debt.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Precision Metal Working students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
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| 33 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA |
| 34 | Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville, KS |
| 35 | Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN |
| 36 | School Removed | |
| 37 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND |
| 37 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 39 | Delta College | University Center, MI |
| 40 | Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD |
| 41 | Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, TX |
| 42 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI |
| 43 | Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA |
| 43 | Central Community College | Grand Island, NE |
Precision Metal Working by Region
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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 |
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 25 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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