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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri

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

11 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 Missouri. With 604 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Missouri 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found State Technical College of Missouri to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in Missouri. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.

Women make up 4% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#2

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

The in-demand associate degree programs at Ranken Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Missouri. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

Women make up 17% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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Out of the 11 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Ozarks Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Springfield, OTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in precision metal working at OTC, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Precision Metal Working majors at OTC take out an average of $16,718 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#4

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jefferson College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. JeffCo is a small public school located in the rural area of Hillsboro.

Women make up 11% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.

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State Fair 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 remote town of Sedalia, State Fair Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 17% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#6

East Central College

Union, MO

East Central 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. East Central College is a small public school located in the rural area of Union.

Of the 8 students majoring in precision metal working at East Central College, 88% are male and 13% are female.

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#8

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

Crowder 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. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.

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#8

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO

St Charles Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. SCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Cottleville.

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#10

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO

Mineral Area College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. MAC is a small public school located in the town of Park Hills.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,056
Minnesota 948
South Dakota 106
Iowa 737
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

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 11 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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