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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska

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

5 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 Nebraska. With 453 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 3rd 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

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 Nebraska ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Nebraska 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 Nebraska.

#1

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Our analysis found Central Community College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a associate degree in Nebraska. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Grand Island.

Of the 48 students majoring in precision metal working at Central Community College, 98% are male and 2% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, precision metal working majors at Central Community College accumulate an average of around $5,143 in student debt.

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Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Community College Area the most popular school in Nebraska for precision metal working students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Southeast Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,554.

Full Precision Metal Working at Southeast Community College Area Report

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

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

Full Precision Metal Working at Metropolitan Community College Report

#4

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

The in-demand associate degree programs at Mid-Plains Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Nebraska. Mid-Plains Community College is a small public school located in the town of North Platte.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Mid-Plains Community College

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Nebraska Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. WNCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Scottsbluff.

Full Precision Metal Working at Western Nebraska Community College Report

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
Missouri 604
Minnesota 948
South Dakota 106
Iowa 737
North Dakota 185

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 5 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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