Program comparison

Precision Metal Working. programs in Iowa

Career-focused certificate and associate programs in this field prepare students for related technical and professional work.

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What these Iowa programs tell you

Start with the Value Rating, then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.

Programs with a Value Rating4 of 26

Programs with 5-year earnings10 of 26

Programs with a cost estimate14 of 26

College In 2 shows unavailable federal measures as N/A rather than treating missing values as zero. Estimated total cost uses the school's average annual net price and the credential's estimated length.

Ankeny, IA · Public

Des Moines Area Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Good Value

Earnings

$51,0591 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $22,342 2-year degree

Marshalltown, IA · Public

Marshalltown Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$45,9721 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Waterloo, IA · Public

Hawkeye Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$44,7211 year after completion

$55,9335 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Calmar, IA · Public

Northeast Iowa Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Good Value

Earnings

$44,5451 year after completion

$55,7645 years after completion

Est. total cost $22,431 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Sioux City, IA · Public

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$41,6131 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Ottumwa, IA · Public

Indian Hills Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Good Value

Earnings

$40,1461 year after completion

$58,9155 years after completion

Est. total cost $21,386 2-year degree

Cedar Rapids, IA · Public

Kirkwood Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Good Value

Earnings

$39,2401 year after completion

$55,8895 years after completion

Est. total cost $19,410 2-year degree

Fort Dodge, IA · Public

Iowa Central Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$38,9891 year after completion

$44,0655 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Ankeny, IA · Public

Des Moines Area Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$30,6041 year after completion

$52,9785 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Davenport, IA · Public

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

$46,8385 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Davenport, IA · Public

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $28,034 2-year degree

Waterloo, IA · Public

Hawkeye Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

$59,9035 years after completion

Est. total cost $19,298 2-year degree

Ottumwa, IA · Public

Indian Hills Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Fort Dodge, IA · Public

Iowa Central Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $18,656 2-year degree

Estherville, IA · Public

Iowa Lakes Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $27,727 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Cedar Rapids, IA · Public

Kirkwood Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Marshalltown, IA · Public

Marshalltown Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $16,118 2-year degree

Mason City, IA · Public

North Iowa Area Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $20,020 2-year degree

Mason City, IA · Public

North Iowa Area Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

$50,2845 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Sheldon, IA · Public

Northwest Iowa Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Sheldon, IA · Public

Northwest Iowa Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $29,600 2-year degree

West Burlington, IA · Public

Southeastern Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

West Burlington, IA · Public

Southeastern Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $24,694 2-year degree

Creston, IA · Public

Southwestern Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $19,742 2-year degree

Creston, IA · Public

Southwestern Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

$41,8865 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Sioux City, IA · Public

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $17,540 2-year degree

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