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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado

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

10 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 2nd in Colorado. In fact, 2,002 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Colorado 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 Colorado.

Our analysis found Pueblo Community College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. 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.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from Pueblo Community College carry an average student debt load of $13,599.

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#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Out of the 10 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Pikes Peak Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. PPCC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Colorado Springs.

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Out of the 10 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Denver landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a moderately-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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#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Colorado Mesa University is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Colorado Mesa is a moderately-sized public school located in the small 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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#5

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

The in-demand associate degree programs at Front Range Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Colorado. 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.

Full Precision Metal Working at Front Range Community College Report

#6

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

Aims Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree precision metal working programs. Located in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized 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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With a ranking of #7, Northeastern Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Sterling, NJC is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Red Rocks Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Red Rocks Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood.

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

About 50% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#9

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, CO

With a ranking of #9, Morgan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Morgan Community College is a small public school located in the town of Fort Morgan.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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 10 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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