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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Idaho

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

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, precision metal working students earned 242 degrees and certificates from an Idaho school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

The Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Idaho ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Idaho 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for precision metal working majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our 2023 rankings named College of Western Idaho the most popular school in Idaho for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in precision metal working at CWI, 93% are male and 7% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from CWI carry an average student debt load of $8,459.

Full Precision Metal Working at College of Western Idaho Report

#2

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Idaho College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Idaho list. NIC is a small public school located in the city of Coeur d'Alene.

Women make up 14% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#3

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Out of the 6 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Idaho State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Pocatello, ISU is a public school with a large student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 57% are male.

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#4

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID

Out of the 6 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Eastern Idaho landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Idaho Falls, CEI is a public college with a small student population.

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#5

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Southern Idaho. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Idaho list. College of Southern Idaho is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Twin Falls.

Of the 11 students majoring in precision metal working at College of Southern Idaho, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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Lewis - Clark State College 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis - Clark State College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 2,002
Utah 584
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

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 6 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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