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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alaska

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alaska

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Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, precision metal working was ranked 5th in Alaska. In fact, 55 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

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.

The Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alaska ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Alaska to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Alaska Southeast the most popular school in Alaska for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. UAS is a small public school located in the remote town of Juneau.

Women make up 18% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at University of Alaska Southeast

The in-demand basic certificate programs at University of Alaska Anchorage helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Alaska. Located in the city of Anchorage, UAA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in precision metal working at UAA, 87% are male and 13% are female.

Read full report on Precision Metal Working at University of Alaska Anchorage

The in-demand basic certificate programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in Alaska. UAF is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Fairbanks.

Women make up 25% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

Full Precision Metal Working at University of Alaska Fairbanks Report

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,172
California 2,491
Oregon 399
Nevada 336
Hawaii 41

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 3 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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