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Precision Metal Working. programs in Pennsylvania

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

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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 Rating15 of 41
Programs with 5-year earnings14 of 41
Programs with a cost estimate32 of 41

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Lancaster, PA · Public

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$49,5651 year after completion
$62,3545 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,208 2-year degree
Williamsport, PA · Public

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$45,2341 year after completion
$64,5295 years after completion
Est. total cost $50,220 2-year degree
New Castle, PA · Private

New Castle School of Trades

Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$42,5281 year after completion
$45,3545 years after completion
Est. total cost $16,722 2-year degree
Exton, PA · Private

Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$39,1411 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $49,517 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Allentown, PA · Private

Welder Training and Testing Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$37,5371 year after completion
$42,1605 years after completion
Est. total cost $44,781 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Hermitage, PA · Private

Laurel Technical Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$37,0861 year after completion
$30,9105 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,488 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Washington, PA · Private

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$36,0421 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $36,516 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Pittsburgh, PA · Private

Rosedale Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$34,1541 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $39,322 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Altoona, PA · Public

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$34,0421 year after completion
$41,5015 years after completion
Est. total cost $24,714 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Willow Street, PA · Public

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$32,4161 year after completion
$45,5805 years after completion
Est. total cost $34,835 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Scranton, PA · Private

Johnson College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$31,7511 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
New Castle, PA · Private

New Castle School of Trades

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$29,7101 year after completion
$42,0475 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Essington, PA · Private

All-State Career School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$28,8471 year after completion
$40,6155 years after completion
Est. total cost $36,228 1 to less than 2 year certificate
West Mifflin, PA · Private

All-State Career School-Pittsburgh

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$23,2851 year after completion
$36,9625 years after completion
Est. total cost $30,996 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Philadelphia, PA · Private

Philadelphia Technician Training

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,3781 year after completion
$27,8405 years after completion
Est. total cost $45,398 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Butler, PA · Public

Butler County 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
Butler, PA · Public

Butler County Community College

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $12,466 2-year degree
Clearfield, PA · Public

Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,775 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Johnstown, PA · Private

Commonwealth Technical Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $23,311 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Pittsburgh, PA · Public

Community College of Allegheny County

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
$57,7025 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Pittsburgh, PA · Public

Community College of Allegheny County

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $27,940 2-year degree
Monaca, PA · Public

Community College of Beaver County

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,874 2-year degree
Media, PA · Public

Delaware County 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
Media, PA · Public

Delaware County Community College

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,152 2-year degree
Harrisburg, PA · Public

Harrisburg Area Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,797 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Pittsburgh, PA · Private

Institute of Medical Careers

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $42,570 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Scranton, PA · Private

Johnson College

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $39,908 2-year degree
Uniontown, PA · Private

Laurel Technical Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $15,572 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Schnecksville, PA · Public

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,314 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Nanticoke, PA · Public

Luzerne County Community College

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,866 2-year degree
Nanticoke, PA · Public

Luzerne County 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
Bethlehem, PA · Public

Northampton County Area 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
Bethlehem, PA · Public

Northampton County Area Community College

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $24,238 2-year degree
Williamsport, PA · Public

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Reading, PA · Public

Reading Area Community College

Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,456 2-year degree
Somerset, PA · Public

Somerset County Technology Center

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,744 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Springville, PA · Public

Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $11,132 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lancaster, PA · Public

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
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