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Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina

2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina

58 Colleges
$33,503 Avg Salary
$8,560 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, precision metal working was ranked 2nd in North Carolina. In fact, 3,123 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 58 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

NASCAR Technical Institute

Mooresville, NC

Our analysis found NASCAR Technical Institute to be the most popular school for precision metal working students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in North Carolina. Located in the suburb of Mooresville, NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 71 students majoring in precision metal working at NASCAR Technical Institute, 93% are male and 7% are female.

Precision Metal Working majors at NASCAR Technical Institute take out an average of $10,115 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $119.

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Out of the 58 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Forsyth Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Forsyth Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

About 5% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 95% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Forsyth Tech accumulate an average of around $10,368 in student debt.

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#3

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Wayne Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in precision metal working at Wayne Community College, 81% are male and 19% are female.

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#4

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Pitt Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in North Carolina. Pitt Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Winterville.

Women make up 6% of the precision metal working majors at the school.

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#5

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC

Out of the 58 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wilkes Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wilkes Community College is a small public school located in the town of Wilkesboro.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Fayetteville Technical Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in North Carolina. FTCC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.

Of the 19 students majoring in precision metal working at FTCC, 95% are male and 5% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from FTCC carry an average student debt load of $11,161.

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#7

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Wilmington, CFCC is a public school with a large student population.

About 10% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 90% are male.

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With a ranking of #7, Guilford Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a large student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $9,258 in student debt.

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#7

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC

With a ranking of #7, College of the Albemarle did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. College of the Albemarle is a small public school located in the distant town of Elizabeth City.

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Richmond Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the town of Hamlet, Richmond Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 21 students majoring in precision metal working at Richmond Community College, 81% are male and 19% are female.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina award.

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Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 1,205
Georgia 2,949
Arkansas 1,445
Florida 2,081
West Virginia 86
Louisiana 1,496
Virginia 812
Alabama 1,170
Kentucky 3,549
Tennessee 1,281
Mississippi 815

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

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 29 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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