Tool & Die Technology/Technician programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 51 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for tool & die technology/technician students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Tool & Die Technology/Technician School
The tool & die technology/technician program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Tool & Die Technology/Technician rankings. For our Best Overall Tool & Die Technology/Technician School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Tool & Die Technology/Technician Rankings by Degree Level
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No school ranked higher than Ferris State University this year for tool & die technology/technician. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 10 tool & die technology/technician degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the tool & die technology/technician program make about $62,832 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,633.
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Waukesha County Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in tool & die technology/technician, ranking #2. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. Waukesha County Technical College awarded about 21 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Tool & Die Technology/technician graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of $43,380 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong tool & die technology/technician program will find one at Vincennes University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. Vincennes University awarded about 24 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their tool & die technology/technician degree from Vincennes University earn around $54,908 in the first couple years of their career. Vincennes University graduates carry a median of $10,932 in student loans.
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Wichita Area Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in tool & die technology/technician, ranking #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Wichita. Wichita Area Technical College awarded about 38 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, tool & die technology/technician degree recipients from Wichita Area Technical College generally make around $30,515. Typical student debt for the program is $5,564.
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Moraine Park Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in tool & die technology/technician, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Moraine Park Technical College awarded about 22 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the tool & die technology/technician program make about $41,073 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000.
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Southeast Community College Area placed #6 among the best tool & die technology/technician schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. Southeast Community College Area awarded about 12 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their tool & die technology/technician degree from Southeast Community College Area earn around $49,114 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,650.
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Central Piedmont Community College earned the #7 position for tool & die technology/technician this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. There were roughly 18 tool & die technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their tool & die technology/technician degree from Central Piedmont Community College earn around $40,149 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,861 to complete this degree.
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Owens Community College landed the #8 spot for tool & die technology/technician this year. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens Community College is a large public university. About 12 tool & die technology/technician degrees were awarded at Owens Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the tool & die technology/technician program make about $45,785 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,383.
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Marshalltown Community College landed the #9 spot for tool & die technology/technician this year. Marshalltown Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Marshalltown. There were roughly 10 tool & die technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Marshalltown Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, tool & die technology/technician degree recipients from Marshalltown Community College generally make around $45,972. Typical student debt for the program is $11,577.
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Des Moines Area Community College earned the #10 position for tool & die technology/technician this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. About 29 tool & die technology/technician degrees were awarded at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, tool & die technology/technician degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College generally make around $39,397. Des Moines Area Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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Bevill State Community College placed #11 among the best tool & die technology/technician schools. Set in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Bevill State Community College awarded about 16 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Tool & Die Technology/technician graduates of Bevill State Community College earn a median of $45,423 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,040.
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George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best tool & die technology/technician schools. Located in the rural area of Hanceville, George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 25 tool & die technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their tool & die technology/technician degree from George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville earn around $40,017 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,146.
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Macomb Community College placed #13 among the best tool & die technology/technician schools. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. There were roughly 19 tool & die technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, tool & die technology/technician degree recipients from Macomb Community College generally make around $38,758. Macomb Community College graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans.
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South Texas College earned the #14 position for tool & die technology/technician this year. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen. About 20% of students finish within six years. About 55 tool & die technology/technician degrees were awarded at South Texas College in the most recent year. Students who receive their tool & die technology/technician degree from South Texas College earn around $28,716 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,868 to complete this degree.
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Gadsden State Community College came in at #15 for tool & die technology/technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Gadsden. Gadsden State Community College awarded about 52 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, tool & die technology/technician degree recipients from Gadsden State Community College generally make around $41,252. Typical student debt for the program is $9,312.
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Shelton State Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best tool & die technology/technician schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 29 tool & die technology/technician degrees were awarded at Shelton State Community College in the most recent year. Tool & Die Technology/technician graduates of Shelton State Community College earn a median of $49,403 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,688 to complete this degree.
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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson earned the #17 position for tool & die technology/technician this year. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Jackson. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson awarded about 15 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the tool & die technology/technician program make about $43,864 in their early career. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans.
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Mech Tech College Llc placed #18 among the best tool & die technology/technician schools. Located in the city of Caguas, Mech Tech College Llc is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Mech Tech College Llc awarded about 31 tool & die technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Tool & Die Technology/technician graduates of Mech Tech College Llc earn a median of $27,093 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $4,762.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 51 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).
