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2026 Best Value Precision Production Schools in Wisconsin

2 Colleges in the United States
$8,104 Avg Student Debt
$43,833 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Precision Production Badge [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 17 schools to find the best return on investment for precision production students.

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2026 Best Value Precision Production Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the precision production degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Precision Production Schools

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Lakeshore Technical College tops our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools in Wisconsin. Set in the rural area of Cleveland, Lakeshore Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,582 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $48,619. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,926, compared with $7,169 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College earn a median of $42,282 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.

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Gateway Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Set in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,956, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,700. Early-career precision production graduates make about $38,659. That is a strong return on a $9,700 median debt.

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A rank of #4 makes Waukesha County Technical College one of the best values for precision production. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Technical College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of $43,380 early in their careers. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Nicolet Area Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Rhinelander. Students from in state pay about $4,793 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,066. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $46,419. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College placed #6 among the best values for precision production. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,184, while out-of-state students pay about $7,427. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $38,325. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Moraine Park Technical College earned the #7 position for value in precision production this year. Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fond du Lac. In-state tuition and fees average $4,819, compared with $7,084 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College generally make around $41,073. Set against $7,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earned the #8 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,904 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $35,167. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #9 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $41,421. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Blackhawk Technical College earned the #10 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the suburb of Janesville, Blackhawk Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,747 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,803. Students borrow a median of $13,715 to complete the precision production program here. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Blackhawk Technical College generally make around $44,698. Set against $13,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Mid State Technical College placed #11 among the best values for precision production. Located in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $4,750 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Mid State Technical College earn a median of $38,653 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $4,750 median debt.

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Fox Valley Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $7,664 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $52,978 early in their careers. Set against $7,664 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Northcentral Technical College came in at #13 for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $5,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College generally make around $47,718. That is a strong return on a $5,250 median debt.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College earned the #14 position for value in precision production this year. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $8,109 to complete the precision production program here. Precision Production graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of $48,638 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Western Technical College La Cross came in at #15 for value in precision production this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,500. Early-career precision production graduates make about $40,624. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Madison Area Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,500. Early-career precision production graduates make about $37,860. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.

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Notes and References

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 · 17 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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