by our College Data Analytics Team
[Gunsmithing/Gunsmith](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/precision-systems-maintenance-repair/gunsmithing-gunsmith/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong gunsmithing/gunsmith education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find the best return on investment for gunsmithing/gunsmith students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in gunsmithing/gunsmith, balancing cost against outcomes.
Yavapai College tops our 2026 list of the best value gunsmithing/gunsmith schools in the United States. Set in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,948, with out-of-state students paying around $9,486. Typical student debt for gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates is $14,087. Early-career gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates make about $52,087. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Montgomery Community College one of the best values for gunsmithing/gunsmith. Located in the rural area of Troy, Montgomery Community College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,538, while out-of-state students pay about $8,682. Soon after graduation, gunsmithing/gunsmith degree recipients from Montgomery Community College generally make around $38,983.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Murray State College earned it the #3 place for gunsmithing/gunsmith. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,230 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. Typical student debt for gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates is $16,542. Soon after graduation, gunsmithing/gunsmith degree recipients from Murray State College generally make around $43,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Sonoran Desert Institute one of the best values for gunsmithing/gunsmith. Located in the city of Tempe, Sonoran Desert Institute is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates is $16,400. Early-career gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates make about $49,349.
Colorado School Of Trades is a great value for students pursuing a degree in gunsmithing/gunsmith, landing the #5 spot this year. Colorado School Of Trades is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Typical student debt for gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates is $20,000. Gunsmithing/gunsmith graduates of Colorado School Of Trades earn a median of $39,981 early in their careers. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colorado School Of Trades admits about 91% of applicants.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.