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2025 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in Illinois
2,451 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$36,824 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in precision metal working is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #131 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for precision metal working students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,451 degrees in precision metal working annually.

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Precision Metal Working Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Precision Metal Working

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Best Schools for Precision Metal Working in Illinois

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the precision metal working degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Illinois Schools in Precision Metal Working

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
279 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$31,692 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Southwestern Illinois College if you wish to pursue a degree in precision metal working. SWIC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Belleville.

After graduation, precision metal working degree recipients generally make about $31,692 in their early careers.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
136 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$37,195 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in precision metal working has to look into Lewis and Clark Community College. Located in the small suburb of Godfrey, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the precision metal working program report average early career income of $37,195.

More information about a degree in precision metal working from Lewis and Clark Community College

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 199
Ohio 314 60
Indiana 294 225
Wisconsin 273 49

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

Precision Metal Working Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder 2,128
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 127
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 87
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 63
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 33
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 12
Other Precision Metal Working 1

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