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2026 Best Value Other Precision Metal Working Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$11,161 Avg Student Debt
$40,760 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Precision Metal Working Associate's Degree Badge [Other Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/precision-metal-working-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other precision metal working education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools to find the best return on investment for other precision metal working students.

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2026 Best Value Other Precision Metal Working Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other precision metal working, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Precision Metal Working Schools

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Wytheville Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value other precision metal working schools in the United States. Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wytheville. In-state tuition and fees average $5,007, while out-of-state students pay about $11,445. Other Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $9,542 in student loans. Early-career other precision metal working graduates make about $40,973. Set against $9,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in other precision metal working will find it at Truckee Meadows Community College, which ranked #2. Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public school located in the city of Reno. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,352, while out-of-state students pay about $12,018. Other Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $12,290 in student loans. Other Precision Metal Working graduates of Truckee Meadows Community College earn a median of $52,785 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,290 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in other precision metal working will find it at Southeast Community College Area, which ranked #3. Southeast Community College Area is a large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,650 to complete the other precision metal working program here. Other Precision Metal Working graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $49,114 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

Other Other Precision Metal Working Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Other Precision Metal Working rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

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 · 25 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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