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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New York

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New York

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Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, 542 degrees and certificates were awarded to precision metal working students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in New York 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.

Check out the precision metal working basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.

#1

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Erie 1 BOCES the most popular school in New York for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of West Seneca, Erie 1 BOCES is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 41 students majoring in precision metal working at Erie 1 BOCES, 80% are male and 20% are female.

Full Precision Metal Working at Erie 1 BOCES Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is a small public school located in the large suburb of Liverpool.

About 22% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 78% are male.

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#3

Modern Welding School

Schenectady, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Modern Welding School. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the small city of Schenectady, Modern Welding School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 10% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#4

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Erie Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their basic certificate. Erie Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Buffalo.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the rural area of Elmira, Greater Southern Tier BOCES is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 10% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#6

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Monroe Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Jamestown Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate precision metal working programs. Jamestown Community College is a small public school located in the town of Jamestown.

About 50% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 50% are male.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,014
New Jersey 203
Maryland 82
Delaware 2

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 7 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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