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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico

13 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 New Mexico. With 235 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.

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 New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in New Mexico 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 New Mexico.

Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular school in New Mexico for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. CNM is a large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.

About 13% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 87% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, precision metal working graduates from CNM carry an average student debt load of $7,515.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in New Mexico. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 11% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 89% are male.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at NMSU Dona Ana take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,330.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in New Mexico. Located in the rural area of Gallup, UNM Gallup is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 33% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#4

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

The in-demand associate degree programs at Western New Mexico University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in New Mexico. Located in the town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in precision metal working at Western New Mexico University, 85% are male and 15% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at New Mexico State University - Carlsbad helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in New Mexico. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, NMSU Carlsbad is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at NMSU Carlsbad take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,330.

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Clovis 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 #6 on the list. Located in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in the town of Roswell, ENMU - Roswell Campus is a public college with a small student population.

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#6

San Juan College

Farmington, NM

San Juan College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree precision metal working programs. SJC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Farmington.

Women make up 22% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Santa Fe Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list. SFCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Santa Fe.

Women make up 20% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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New Mexico Junior College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in the town of Hobbs, New Mexico Junior College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 927
Texas 6,978
Oklahoma 1,721

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

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 13 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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