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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate School for You
With 54,790 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, precision metal working is the #7 most popular major in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 87 schools in the Plains States Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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.
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2023 Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for precision metal working majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 15% Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Missouri the most popular school in the Plains States Region for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Springfield, MTI - Springfield, Missouri is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 10% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 90% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at MTI - Springfield, Missouri accumulate an average of around $9,206 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $70.
Full Precision Metal Working at Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Missouri Report
The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Saint Paul College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular precision metal working schools in the Plains States Region . Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Women make up 4% of the precision metal working majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that precision metal working majors at Saint Paul College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,734.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ozarks Technical Community College is a great place for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, OTC is a public school with a large student population.
About 14% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 86% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working majors at OTC accumulate an average of around $6,409 in student debt.
Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Ozarks Technical Community College
Out of the 87 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.
Women make up 7% of the precision metal working majors at the school.
Out of the 87 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.
Women make up 2% of the precision metal working majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, precision metal working graduates from Hennepin Technical College carry an average student debt load of $10,823.
With a ranking of #6, Dakota County Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for precision metal working students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 9% of the precision metal working majors at the school.
Precision Metal Working majors at DCTC take out an average of $6,558 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Central Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Grand Island.
Women make up 1% of the precision metal working majors at the school.
With a ranking of #8, Des Moines Area 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 Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 12% of the precision metal working majors at the school.
Precision Metal Working majors at DMACC take out an average of $6,623 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Des Moines Area Community College
Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate precision metal working programs. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.
About 9% of the students majoring in precision metal working at the school are women while 91% are male.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for precision metal working students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Central Lakes College is a small public school located in the remote town of Brainerd.
Of the 31 students majoring in precision metal working at Central Lakes College, 90% are male and 10% are female.
Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Central Lakes College - Brainerd
Ridgewater College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the town of Willmar.
Of the 20 students majoring in precision metal working at Ridgewater College, 95% are male and 5% are female.
Precision Metal Working majors at Ridgewater College take out an average of $9,944 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Precision Metal Working at Ridgewater College
Cowley County Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Arkansas City, Cowley College is a public college with a small student population.
Full Precision Metal Working at Cowley County Community College Report
Northeast Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northeast is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Norfolk.
Precision Metal Working majors at Northeast take out an average of $6,431 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Full Precision Metal Working at Northeast Community College Report
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Precision Metal Working students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Precision Metal Working Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN |
| 15 | Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS |
| 16 | Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka, KS |
| 17 | Neosho County Community College | Chanute, KS |
| 17 | Lake Area Technical Institute | Watertown, SD |
Best Precision Metal Working Colleges by State
Explore the best precision metal working schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,056 |
| Missouri | 604 |
| Minnesota | 948 |
| South Dakota | 106 |
| Iowa | 737 |
| North Dakota | 185 |
| Nebraska | 453 |
Precision Metal Working Related Majors
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 25 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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