by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for precision metal working students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,006 associate degrees in precision metal working during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of precision metal working for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for precision metal working students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in precision metal working.
It's difficult to beat Gateway Community and Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in precision metal working. Gateway is a small public college located in the large suburb of Florence.More information about a associate in precision metal working from Gateway Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in precision metal working. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Elizabethtown.
Associate recipients from the precision metal working degree program at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College make $8,553 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in precision metal working from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in precision metal working needs to check out Central Piedmont Community College. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the precision metal working program state that they receive average early career earnings of $40,149.
More information about a associate in precision metal working from Central Piedmont Community College
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in precision metal working. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the precision metal working program earn an average of $40,761 in the first couple years of their career.
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Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in precision metal working from Spartanburg Community College
Located in the small city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in precision metal working from Greenville Technical College
EMCC is a small public college located in the remote area of Scooba.More information about a associate in precision metal working from East Mississippi Community College
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a large public college located in the city of Lexington.More information about a associate in precision metal working from Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Located in the city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in precision metal working from York Technical College
Located in the city of Conway, Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in precision metal working from Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Explore the best precision metal working colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 125 |
| Georgia | 121 | 17 |
| Florida | 121 | 88 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 303 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 40 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 12 |
| Virginia | 97 | 41 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 43 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 100 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 84 |
| Alabama | 69 | 75 |
Precision Metal Working is one of 5 different types of Precision Production programs to choose from.