by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Production](/majors/production-product-development/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1038 schools to find the best return on investment for precision production students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the precision production degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Williamson College Of The Trades, our #1 best value for precision production in the United States. Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Media. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,611. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cerritos College earned it the #2 place for precision production. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $29,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Central Piedmont Community College one of the best values for precision production. Set in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,792 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,936. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $11,861. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Central Piedmont Community College generally make around $40,149. That is a strong return on a $11,861 median debt.
Mt San Antonio College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. Students from in state pay about $1,364 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $44,391. That is a strong return on a $9,384 median debt.
Central Carolina Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,711, while out-of-state students pay about $8,855. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $10,266 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Central Carolina Community College generally make around $38,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Pima Community College placed #6 among the best values for precision production. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of $41,132 early in their careers. Set against $10,655 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fresno City College came in at #7 for value in precision production this year. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,378, compared with $8,638 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $7,234. Precision Production graduates of Fresno City College earn a median of $37,470 early in their careers. Set against $7,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
East Mississippi Community College landed the #8 spot for precision production value this year. East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $35,345. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Washtenaw Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College generally make around $45,332. That is a strong return on a $17,616 median debt.
Ventura College placed #10 among the best values for precision production. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $20,250. Early-career precision production graduates make about $99,778. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Clover Park Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Clover Park Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,634. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $15,154 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $42,209. That is a strong return on a $15,154 median debt.
Johnston Community College landed the #12 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,756, compared with $8,900 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,490. Early-career precision production graduates make about $34,171. Set against $9,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,060 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,684 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $6,440 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $42,162 early in their careers. Set against $6,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Texas College placed #14 among the best values for precision production. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,920 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Students borrow a median of $6,868 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $33,167 early in their careers. Set against $6,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of The Sequoias earned the #15 position for value in precision production this year. Set in the city of Visalia, College Of The Sequoias is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,394, while out-of-state students pay about $9,038. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $10,288 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $37,749. Set against $10,288 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College landed the #16 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. Students borrow a median of $9,413 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $40,761. That is a strong return on a $9,413 median debt.
Bates Technical College earned the #17 position for value in precision production this year. Bates Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,027, while out-of-state students pay about $12,165. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,051.
Owensboro Community And Technical College came in at #18 for value in precision production this year. Located in the rural area of Owensboro, Owensboro Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,728, while out-of-state students pay about $6,432. Students borrow a median of $7,475 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Owensboro Community And Technical College generally make around $45,366. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public school located in the city of Omaha. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $45,583 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,799 median debt.
Del Mar College earned the #20 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,500, with out-of-state students paying around $6,050. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $7,476 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $40,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Horry Georgetown Technical College placed #21 among the best values for precision production. Horry Georgetown Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Conway. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,518, while out-of-state students pay about $10,978. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $5,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Horry Georgetown Technical College generally make around $33,002. Set against $5,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wytheville Community College placed #22 among the best values for precision production. Set in the town of Wytheville, Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,007 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,445. Students borrow a median of $9,542 to complete the precision production program here. Early-career precision production graduates make about $40,973. That is a strong return on a $9,542 median debt.
Santa Ana College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $45,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Gadsden State Community College landed the #24 spot for precision production value this year. Located in the city of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,272, with out-of-state students paying around $7,368. Students borrow a median of $9,312 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Gadsden State Community College generally make around $41,252. Set against $9,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Imperial Valley College earned the #25 position for value in precision production this year. Imperial Valley College is a large public school located in the rural area of Imperial. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,126, compared with $8,830 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $6,176 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Imperial Valley College generally make around $42,617. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 1038 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 72 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.