by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong precision metal working education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value precision metal working schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in precision metal working, balancing cost against outcomes.
College Of Southern Idaho tops our 2026 list of the best value precision metal working schools in Idaho. College Of Southern Idaho is a large public school located in the city of Twin Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, with out-of-state students paying around $6,840. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $11,175. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $39,099. That is a strong return on a $11,175 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of Western Idaho earned it the #2 place for precision metal working. College Of Western Idaho is a very large public school located in the rural area of Nampa. Students from in state pay about $3,446 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,454. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $7,500. Precision Metal Working graduates of College Of Western Idaho earn a median of $39,670 early in their careers.
Eastern Idaho Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value precision metal working schools. Eastern Idaho Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Idaho Falls. Students from in state pay about $3,390 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,750. Typical student debt for precision metal working graduates is $17,066. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Eastern Idaho Technical College generally make around $48,314. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
North Idaho College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value precision metal working schools. North Idaho College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Coeur d'Alene. Students from in state pay about $3,396 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,736 for out-of-state students. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $14,688 in student loans. Early-career precision metal working graduates make about $49,489. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lewis Clark State College earned it the #5 place for precision metal working. Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lewiston. In-state tuition and fees average $7,610, while out-of-state students pay about $22,028. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $23,781 in student loans. Precision Metal Working graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $44,496 early in their careers. Set against $23,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Idaho State University landed the #6 spot for precision metal working value this year. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Precision Metal Working graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision metal working degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $64,581. Set against $9,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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