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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana

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

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

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree School for You

Precision Metal Working is one of the most popular subjects to study in Montana. With 179 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Montana 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 Helena College University of Montana the most popular school in Montana for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Helena, Helena College is a public school with a small student population.

About 8% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 92% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Helena College accumulate an average of around $18,407 in student debt.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Flathead Valley Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Montana. Located in the rural area of Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Montana State University - Billings helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Montana. Montana State University - Billings is a small public school located in the city of Billings.

On average, precision metal working graduates from Montana State University - Billings take out $11,593 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Highlands College of Montana Tech helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Montana. Located in the town of Butte, Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public college with a small student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 75% are male.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at The University of Montana helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Montana. UM is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Missoula.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Great Falls College Montana State University is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Great Falls College Montana State University is a small public school located in the city of Great Falls.

About 8% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 92% are male.

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#7

Dawson Community College

Glendive, MT

Dawson Community 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 #7 on the list. DCC is a fairly small public school located in the town of Glendive.

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Aaniiih Nakoda College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana list. Located in the rural area of Harlem, Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public school 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 Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 2,002
Utah 584
Idaho 242
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 8 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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