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2025 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico

2 Colleges in New Mexico
93 Associate Degrees
$30,768 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #30 in popularity, precision metal working is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 93 associate degrees in precision metal working to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for precision metal working students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Precision Metal Working in New Mexico

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in precision metal working.

Top New Mexico Schools for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

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It's difficult to beat Central New Mexico Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in precision metal working. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Precision Metal Working associate degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College get an earnings boost of approximately $11,394 over the typical income of precision metal working majors.

More information about a associate in precision metal working from Central New Mexico Community College

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Every student who is interested in an associate degree in precision metal working has to take a look at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. NMSU Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Las Cruces.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the precision metal working program make about $27,920 for their early career.

More information about a associate in precision metal working from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 200 576
Arizona 169 72
Oklahoma 136 25

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One of 5 majors within the Precision Production area of study, Precision Metal Working has other similar majors worth exploring.

Precision Metal Working Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder 79
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 13
Other Precision Metal Working 1

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