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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

21 Colleges
$39,468 Avg Salary
$12,436 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Precision Metal Working program at each school on the list.

Check out the precision metal working associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Ferris State University the most popular school in Michigan for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 6% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 94% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Ferris carry an average student debt load of $16,765.

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#2

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Out of the 21 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Rapids Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Grand Rapids Community College accumulate an average of around $12,831 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lansing Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in precision metal working at LCC, 82% are male and 18% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Washtenaw Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Michigan. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor.

Of the 23 students majoring in precision metal working at Washtenaw Community College, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Alpena Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Alpena, Alpena Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in precision metal working at Alpena Community College, 83% are male and 17% are female.

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#5

Delta College

University Center, MI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Delta College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 18% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#5

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI

Out of the 21 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Kellogg Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Battle Creek, Kellogg Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Monroe County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Monroe, Monroe County Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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West Shore Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the rural area of Scottville, West Shore Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 36% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#10

Kirtland Community College

Grayling, MI

With a ranking of #10, Kirtland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Kirtland Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Grayling.

Women make up 17% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools 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 21 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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