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2025 Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in Minnesota
931 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$36,824 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in precision metal working, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #131 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Minnesota 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 931 degrees in precision metal working annually.

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Choosing a Great Precision Metal Working School

Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota The precision metal working program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Precision Metal Working rankings. For our Best Overall Precision Metal Working School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Precision Metal Working Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Precision Metal Working

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Precision Metal Working in Minnesota

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the precision metal working degree levels they offer.

Top Minnesota Schools in Precision Metal Working

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$55,067 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Hennepin Technical College if you wish to pursue a degree in precision metal working. Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. A Best Colleges rank of #282 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Hennepin Technical College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 121 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College earn a boost of around $18,244 over the typical income of precision metal working graduates.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
36.2% Growth in Graduates

Dunwoody College of Technology is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in precision metal working. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis. This college ranks 26th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 47 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College of Technology in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the precision metal working degree program at Dunwoody College of Technology make $11,862 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
$40,671 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Central Lakes College - Brainerd if you want to pursue a degree in precision metal working. Central Lakes College is a small public college located in the remote town of Brainerd. A Best Colleges rank of #402 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Central Lakes College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 41 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Central Lakes College in the most recent data year. Precision Metal Working degree recipients from Central Lakes College - Brainerd receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,847 over the average earnings of precision metal working graduates.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
197 Precision Metal Working Degrees Awarded
14.2% Growth in Graduates

Anoka Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in precision metal working. Anoka Technical College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Anoka. This college ranks 42nd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 197 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Anoka Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the precision metal working major at Anoka Technical College earn $12,895 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$44,635 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 25th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 13 precision metal working students who graduated with this degree at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Those precision metal working students who get their degree from Minneapolis Community and Technical College earn $7,811 more than the standard precision metal working graduate.

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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
Missouri 283 143
Kansas 266 68
Iowa 264 92
Nebraska 238 105
North Dakota 210 36
South Dakota 204 51

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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 Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder 613
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 190
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 100
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 13
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 11
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 4

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