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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico

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Finding the Best Precision Metal Working School for You

Precision Metal Working is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Mexico. With 235 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in New Mexico to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Mexico.

Our analysis found Central New Mexico Community College to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a degree in New Mexico. CNM is a large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.

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#2

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Western New Mexico University is a great place for precision metal working students. Located in the remote town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clovis Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus is a great place for precision metal working students. Located in the town of Roswell, ENMU - Roswell Campus is a public college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students. Located in the rural area of Gallup, UNM Gallup is a public college with a small student population.

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#7

San Juan College

Farmington, NM

San Juan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for precision metal working students. It came in at #7 on the list. SJC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Farmington.

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With a ranking of #8, Santa Fe Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students. SFCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Santa Fe.

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#9

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM

Navajo Technical University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the remote area of Crownpoint, Navajo Tech is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, NM

Mesalands Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Mesalands Community College is a fairly small public school located in the town of Tucumcari.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 927
Texas 6,978
Oklahoma 1,721

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 18 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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