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2023 Best Value Precision Production Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

264 Colleges
$5,559 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$34,707 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Precision Production School for You

With 52,905 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, precision production is the #5 most popular major in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 264 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for precision production students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Precision Production Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Precision Production Colleges.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Precision Production

Our analysis found Coastal Pines Technical College to be the best value school for precision production students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Waycross.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year.

Coastal Pines Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

Full Precision Production at Coastal Pines Technical College Report

$3,780 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Community College Area. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Precision Production Schools list. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Community College are $3,780 per year.

Full Precision Production at Southeast Community College Area Report

$4,098 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Precision Production Schools list. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Alexandria.

Central Louisiana Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,098 in tuition and fees each year.

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The excellent programs at St Cloud Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best precision production schools in the United States. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $5,874 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, St Cloud Technical and Community College also did well on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#5

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 264 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Paul College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Saint Paul College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,041 in tuition and fees each year.

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Northcentral Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $5,415 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, North Central Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.

ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, ATCC also did well on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Precision Production at Alexandria Technical & Community College Report

Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

CVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CVTC also is in the top 10% of our Best Precision Production Trade Schools ranking.

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Anoka Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Anoka Technical College are $6,075 a year.

Anoka Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$4,872 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Wharton County Junior College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision production students. Wharton County Junior College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Wharton.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wharton County Junior College are $4,872 a year.

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$5,010 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeast Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Northeast undergraduate students pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees each year.

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#12

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Precision Production Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hennepin Technical College are $5,741 a year.

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#13

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for precision production students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ridgewater College are $5,914 a year.

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$4,205 Average Tuition & Fees

South Louisiana Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for precision production students. It came in at #14 on the list. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 a year.

Full Precision Production at South Louisiana Community College Report

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for precision production students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WITC are $6,960 a year.

WITC also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Precision Production Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Tech are $6,683 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southwest Tech also is in the top 15% of our Best Precision Production Trade Schools ranking.

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With a ranking of #17, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision production students. Located in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College is a public school with a small student population.

Central Lakes College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,954 in tuition and fees each year.

Central Lakes College also claimed a spot on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

Full Precision Production at Central Lakes College - Brainerd Report

With a ranking of #18, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision production students. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

FVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,861 in tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, FVTC also did well on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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With a ranking of #19, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision production students. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, NWTC is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Precision Production Trade Schools list.

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$6,208 Average Tuition & Fees

Dakota County Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value precision production programs. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DCTC are $6,208 a year.

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#21

South Central College

North Mankato, MN
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

South Central College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value precision production programs. Located in the small suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public school with a small student population.

South Central College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees each year.

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$4,109 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for precision production students. It came in at #22 on the list. NLTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Minden.

NLTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,109 in tuition and fees each year.

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Madison Area Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value precision production programs. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Madison College are $6,769 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Madison College also is in the top 5% of our Best Precision Production Trade Schools ranking.

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#24

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX
$3,382 Average Tuition & Fees

Hill College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Precision Production Schools list. Located in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hill College are $3,382 per year.

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#25

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX
$4,704 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Amarillo College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for precision production students. Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Amarillo College are $4,704 per year.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Precision Production Schools

#26

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
#27

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE
#33

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA
#35

South Plains College

Levelland, TX
#36

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI
#37

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX
#38

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI
#39

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Precision Production Schools award.

Rank College Location
40 North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, GA
41 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
42 Mesabi Range College Virginia, MN
43 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA
44 Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville, KS
45 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
46 Minnesota State College Southeast Winona, MN
47 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
47 Delta College University Center, MI
49 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
50 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
51 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
52 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA

Precision Production by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Precision Production Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Precision Metal Working 52,308
Woodworking 423
Other Precision Production 68
Leatherworking & Upholstery 54
Precision Production Trades 39
Boilermaking 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,306
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 96,307
Construction Trades 35,794
Transportation & Materials Moving 28,383

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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