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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

With 54,790 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, precision metal working is the #7 most popular major in the United States.

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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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 Rocky Mountains Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Pueblo Community College the most popular school in the Rocky Mountains Region for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo.

Women make up 8% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Pueblo Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,599.

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#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Pikes Peak Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. PPCC is a large public school located in the suburb of Colorado Springs.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northern Wyoming Community College District is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public school located in the remote town of Sheridan.

Of the 20 students majoring in precision metal working at Northern Wyoming Community College District, 95% are male and 5% are female.

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Out of the 34 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Helena College University of Montana landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Helena, Helena College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 8% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Helena College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,407.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at College of Western Idaho helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 7% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at CWI take out while working on their Associate Degree is $8,459.

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Out of the 34 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Denver landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in precision metal working at CCD, 79% are male and 21% are female.

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#7

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree precision metal working programs. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College 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.

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#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University 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 #8 on the list. Colorado Mesa is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Grand Junction.

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

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#9

Eastern Wyoming College

Torrington, WY

Eastern Wyoming College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree precision metal working programs. Eastern Wyoming College is a small public school located in the remote town of Torrington.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Eastern Wyoming College take out $8,615 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#9

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

With a ranking of #9, Front Range Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. FRCC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Westminster.

Of the 19 students majoring in precision metal working at FRCC, 74% are male and 26% are female.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State

Explore the best precision metal working colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 2,002
Utah 584
Idaho 242
Montana 179
Wyoming 245

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 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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