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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the precision metal working degrees they offer, see the list below.
Sheridan College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in precision metal working. Set in the town of Sheridan, Sheridan College is a mid-sized public institution. Sheridan College awarded about 68 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision metal working program make about $49,039 in their early career. Sheridan College graduates carry a median of $13,910 in student loans.
See the full precision metal working program report for Sheridan College
Laramie County Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best precision metal working schools. Laramie County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Cheyenne. There were roughly 76 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Laramie County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Laramie County Community College earn around $51,302 in the first couple years of their career. Laramie County Community College graduates carry a median of $15,309 in student loans.
More information about a degree in precision metal working from Laramie County Community College
Eastern Wyoming College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Torrington, Eastern Wyoming College is a small public institution. About 55 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Eastern Wyoming College in the most recent year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Eastern Wyoming College earn a median of $39,015 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,951 to complete this degree.
See the full precision metal working program report for Eastern Wyoming College
Casper College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Casper. There were roughly 21 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Casper College in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Casper College earn a median of $49,729 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,598 to complete this degree.
Read more about the precision metal working program at Casper College
Students looking for a strong precision metal working program will find one at Western Wyoming Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Rock Springs, Western Wyoming Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Western Wyoming Community College awarded about 27 precision metal working degrees in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working graduates of Western Wyoming Community College earn a median of $53,554 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,628.
Read more about the precision metal working program at Western Wyoming Community College
Central Wyoming College landed the #6 spot for precision metal working this year. Located in the town of Riverton, Central Wyoming College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 29 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Central Wyoming College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision metal working degree from Central Wyoming College earn around $65,164 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,820.
See the full precision metal working program report for Central Wyoming College
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
- 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 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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