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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa

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

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$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 Iowa. With 737 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

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.

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 Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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 Iowa.

#1

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Our analysis found Kirkwood Community College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in Iowa. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in precision metal working at Kirkwood Community College, 86% are male and 14% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Des Moines Area Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.

About 18% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 82% are male.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hawkeye Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in precision metal working at Hawkeye Community College, 85% are male and 15% are female.

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Out of the 12 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Davenport.

Of the 5 students majoring in precision metal working at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Indian Hills Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Iowa. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.

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#6

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

Southeastern Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree precision metal working programs. Southeastern Community College is a small public school located in the town of West Burlington.

About 60% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 40% are male.

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With a ranking of #7, North Iowa Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. North Iowa Area Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Mason City.

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Iowa Central 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 #8 on the list. Iowa Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.

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Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Sioux City.

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

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Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the rural area of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,056
Missouri 604
Minnesota 948
South Dakota 106
North Dakota 185
Nebraska 453

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 12 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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