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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 54,790 precision metal working students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

The Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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 the Middle Atlantic Region .

#1

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Our analysis found Alfred State College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Alfred State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alfred.

About 9% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 91% are male.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Alfred State take out $10,987 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $353, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

About 9% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 91% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology accumulate an average of around $9,868 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pennsylvania College of Technology is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

About 4% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 96% are male.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Penn College take out $17,301 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $327.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pittsburgh Technical College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Pittsburgh Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,899.

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#5

Triangle Tech - Sunbury

Sunbury, PA

Out of the 28 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Triangle Tech - Sunbury landed the # 5 spot on the list. Triangle Tech - Sunbury is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Sunbury.

Of the 15 students majoring in precision metal working at Triangle Tech - Sunbury, 87% are male and 13% are female.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Triangle Tech - Sunbury take out $13,715 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Triangle Tech - Greensburg

Greensburg, PA

With a ranking of #6, Triangle Tech - Greensburg did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Greensburg.

Women make up 21% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Triangle Tech - Greensburg carry an average student debt load of $15,413.

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#7

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

New Castle School of Trades came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the rural area of New Castle, New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at New Castle School of Trades take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,465.

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#7

Triangle Tech - Dubois

Falls Creek, PA

Triangle Tech - Dubois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Falls Creek, Triangle Tech - Dubois is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 15% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 85% are male.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Dubois take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,715. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, NY

SUNY Delhi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the town of Delhi, SUNY Delhi is a public school with a small student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 83% are male.

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#10

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA

Triangle Tech - Bethlehem did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Triangle Tech - Bethlehem accumulate an average of around $15,413 in student debt.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

Explore the best precision metal working colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 542
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

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 28 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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