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2026 Best Precision Production Schools in the The Plains States Region

18 Colleges in the United States
5,192 Precision Production Degrees Awarded
$43,956 Avg Early-Career Salary

Precision Production 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 103 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for precision production students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Precision Production in the The Plains States Region

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 production degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Precision Production

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Linn State Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in precision production. Set in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 59 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Linn State Technical College in the most recent data year. Precision Production graduates of Linn State Technical College earn a median of $47,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,474. Get the full precision production details for Linn State Technical College

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South Central College
North Mankato, MN

South Central College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a mid-sized public university. About 68 precision production degrees were awarded at South Central College in the most recent year. Precision Production graduates of South Central College earn a median of $41,527 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $3,666. See the full precision production program report for South Central College

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Dunwoody College Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #3 spot this year. Dunwoody College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 precision production degrees were awarded at Dunwoody College Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Dunwoody College Of Technology earn around $49,874 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,167. More information about a degree in precision production from Dunwoody College Of Technology

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Bismarck State College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in precision production, landing the #4 spot this year. Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bismarck. There were roughly 24 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Bismarck State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Bismarck State College earn around $61,364 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,340 to complete this degree. Read more about the precision production program at Bismarck State College

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North Dakota State College Of Science is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in precision production, ranking #5. Set in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 45 precision production students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College Of Science in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from North Dakota State College Of Science earn around $51,647 in the first couple years of their career. North Dakota State College Of Science graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans. Read more about the precision production program at North Dakota State College Of Science

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College placed #6 among the best precision production schools. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Hennepin Technical College awarded about 182 precision production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Hennepin Technical College earn around $56,143 in the first couple years of their career. Hennepin Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,329 in student loans. More information about a degree in precision production from Hennepin Technical College

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Wichita Area Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best precision production schools. Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita. There were roughly 368 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Wichita Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Wichita Area Technical College earn around $30,509 in the first couple years of their career. Wichita Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $5,624 in student loans. Get the full precision production details for Wichita Area Technical College

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Anoka Technical College placed #8 among the best precision production schools. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Anoka Technical College awarded about 180 precision production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Anoka Technical College generally make around $50,690. Anoka Technical College graduates carry a median of $8,692 in student loans. See the full precision production program report for Anoka Technical College

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Southeast Community College Area came in at #9 for precision production this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. Southeast Community College Area awarded about 196 precision production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $49,114. Southeast Community College Area graduates carry a median of $11,650 in student loans. More information about a degree in precision production from Southeast Community College Area

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Lake Area Technical Institute placed #10 among the best precision production schools. Set in the town of Watertown, Lake Area Technical Institute is a mid-sized public institution. Lake Area Technical Institute awarded about 64 precision production degrees in the most recent data year. Precision Production graduates of Lake Area Technical Institute earn a median of $43,436 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,001. Read more about the precision production program at Lake Area Technical Institute

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Northeast Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best precision production schools. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 80 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Northeast Community College earn around $38,353 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. More information about a degree in precision production from Northeast Community College

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Flint Hills Technical College landed the #12 spot for precision production this year. Set in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 39 precision production degrees were awarded at Flint Hills Technical College in the most recent year. Precision Production graduates of Flint Hills Technical College earn a median of $36,731 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,690 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in precision production from Flint Hills Technical College

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Salina Area Technical College placed #13 among the best precision production schools. Salina Area Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Salina. There were roughly 60 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Salina Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Salina Area Technical College generally make around $38,440. Salina Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. See the full precision production program report for Salina Area Technical College

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Alexandria Technical And Community College earned the #14 position for precision production this year. Set in the town of Alexandria, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 49 precision production degrees were awarded at Alexandria Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Alexandria Technical And Community College earn around $51,141 in the first couple years of their career. Alexandria Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the precision production program at Alexandria Technical And Community College

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Dakota County Technical College earned the #15 position for precision production this year. Set in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Dakota County Technical College awarded about 51 precision production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Dakota County Technical College generally make around $50,464. Dakota County Technical College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Get the full precision production details for Dakota County Technical College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College came in at #16 for precision production this year. Set in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 273 precision production degrees were awarded at Central Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Central Community College generally make around $39,409. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. See the full precision production program report for Central Community College

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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City landed the #17 spot for precision production this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public university. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City awarded about 141 precision production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision production program make about $36,908 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,281. Get the full precision production details for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

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Neosho County Community College placed #18 among the best precision production schools. Set in the town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 108 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Neosho County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Neosho County Community College earn around $44,672 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,209. More information about a degree in precision production from Neosho County Community College

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Washburn Institute Of Technology ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best precision production schools. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public university. There were roughly 144 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Washburn Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Washburn Institute Of Technology earn around $39,720 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,642 to complete this degree. Get the full precision production details for Washburn Institute Of Technology

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Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #20 for precision production this year. Located in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 47 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Central Lakes College Brainerd in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision production program make about $40,671 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. See the full precision production program report for Central Lakes College Brainerd

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Southeast Technical Institute placed #21 among the best precision production schools. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 45 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision production program make about $48,654 in their early career. Southeast Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $18,442 in student loans. More information about a degree in precision production from Southeast Technical Institute

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Western Iowa Tech Community College placed #22 among the best precision production schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux City. Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded about 29 precision production degrees in the most recent data year. Precision Production graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College earn a median of $41,613 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,910 to complete this degree. See the full precision production program report for Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Seward County Community College And Area Technical School came in at #23 for precision production this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Liberal. There were roughly 44 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Seward County Community College And Area Technical School in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Seward County Community College And Area Technical School earn around $53,375 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,175. More information about a degree in precision production from Seward County Community College And Area Technical School

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Manhattan Area Technical College placed #24 among the best precision production schools. This small public university is located in the city of Manhattan. There were roughly 44 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the precision production program make about $34,077 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree. Get the full precision production details for Manhattan Area Technical College

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Marshalltown Community College placed #25 among the best precision production schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Marshalltown. There were roughly 75 precision production students who graduated with this degree at Marshalltown Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their precision production degree from Marshalltown Community College earn around $45,972 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,577 to complete this degree. Read more about the precision production program at Marshalltown Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Precision Production Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong precision production education:

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO
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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 103 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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