2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Precision Metal Working in Idaho

Ranked #27 in popularity, precision metal working is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Idaho to determine which ones were the most popular for precision metal working students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 63 associate degrees in precision metal working during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Precision Metal Working School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in precision metal working matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Precision Metal Working in Idaho ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for precision metal working, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Precision Metal Working Schools

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for precision metal working.

 

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Precision Metal Working in Idaho

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in precision metal working.

Most Well Attended Schools for Precision Metal Working Students Working on Their Associate

1

College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID

29 Annual Associate Degrees

#2 Best Quality In ID

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of Western Idaho is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in precision metal working. CWI is a large public college located in the rural area of Nampa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in precision metal working in Idaho.

There were roughly 29 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent year we have data available.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the precision metal working program make about $38,300 for their early career.

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2

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

10 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Best Quality In ID

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in precision metal working needs to look into Idaho State University. Located in the city of Pocatello, ISU is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in precision metal working in Idaho.

There were approximately 10 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID

8 Annual Associate Degrees

#3 Best Quality In ID

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

North Idaho College is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in precision metal working. Located in the city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for associate degrees in precision metal working in Idaho.

There were roughly 8 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at NIC in the most recent year we have data available.

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4

College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID

7 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at College of Eastern Idaho if you want to pursue an associate degree in precision metal working. Located in the small city of Idaho Falls, CEI is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 7 precision metal working individuals who graduated with this degree at CEI in the most recent year we have data available.

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5

Lewis - Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

5 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Lewis - Clark State College is a small public college located in the small city of Lewiston.

There were about 5 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Lewis - Clark State College in the most recent data year.

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6

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID

3 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of Southern Idaho is a moderately-sized public college located in the remote town of Twin Falls.

There were approximately 3 precision metal working individuals who graduated with this degree at College of Southern Idaho in the most recent year we have data available.

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7

Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID

1 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Rexburg. More information about a associate in precision metal working from Brigham Young University - Idaho

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular Precision Metal Working Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Utah	137	20
Wyoming	123	61
Colorado	94	165
Montana	87	86

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Rankings in Majors Related to Precision Metal Working

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	32
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	26
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	5

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Woodworking	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.