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2025 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

2 Colleges in Nebraska
131 Associate Degrees
$44,262 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 131 associate degrees in precision metal working during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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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

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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

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The precision metal working school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Precision Metal Working in Nebraska

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

Top Nebraska Schools for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

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It is difficult to beat Southeast Community College Area if you want to pursue an associate degree in precision metal working. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Lincoln.

Those precision metal working students who get their associate degree from Southeast Community College Area earn $4,853 more than the average precision metal working grad.

More information about a associate in precision metal working from Southeast Community College Area

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Central Community College crest
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

It's difficult to beat Central Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in precision metal working. Central Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Grand Island.

After graduation, precision metal working associate recipients generally earn around $39,409 in their early careers.

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

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 151 115
Kansas 146 68
Missouri 117 143
Iowa 116 92
South Dakota 93 51
North Dakota 92 36

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Precision Metal Working is one of 5 different types of Precision Production programs to choose from.

Precision Metal Working Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder 95
Other Precision Metal Working 22
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Precision Production Trades 2

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