2025 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

Precision Metal Working is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #30 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 47 associate degrees in precision metal working to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Early-Career Earnings

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on precision metal working students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of precision metal working students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for precision metal working to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized precision metal working related body.

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.

More Ways to Rank Precision Metal Working Schools

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 Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for precision metal working students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Wisconsin Schools for an Associate in Precision Metal Working

1

Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI

16 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Waukesha County Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in precision metal working. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in precision metal working from Waukesha County Technical College

2

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI

16 Annual Graduates

$52,449 Median Starting Salary

Fox Valley Technical College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in precision metal working. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the precision metal working program make about $52,449 in their early career salary.

More information about a associate in precision metal working from Fox Valley Technical 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
Ohio	196	60
Michigan	192	199
Indiana	123	225
Illinois	119	112

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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	30
Metal Fabricator	16
Tool & Die Technology/Technician	1

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Woodworking	4

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.