Program comparison

Precision Metal Working. programs in Virginia

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

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What these Virginia 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 Rating5 of 19

Programs with 5-year earnings5 of 19

Programs with a cost estimate12 of 19

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.

Virginia Beach, VA · Private

Advanced Technology Institute

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$42,0881 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $32,716 2-year degree

Chester, VA · Public

Brightpoint Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Good Value

Earnings

$39,2731 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $10,925 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Lynchburg, VA · Public

Central Virginia Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$37,2811 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Norfolk, VA · Public

Tidewater Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Good Value

Earnings

$35,9341 year after completion

$42,2945 years after completion

Est. total cost $23,406 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Virginia Beach, VA · Private

Advanced Technology Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$35,6431 year after completion

$38,4465 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Norfolk, VA · Private

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$33,8251 year after completion

$41,9465 years after completion

Est. total cost $52,468 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Dublin, VA · Public

New River Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$31,3711 year after completion

$38,1055 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Martinsville, VA · Public

Patrick & Henry Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value Good Value

Earnings

$31,3231 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $8,163 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Abingdon, VA · Public

Virginia Highlands Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

$21,4721 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Danville, VA · Public

Danville Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

$48,2175 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Melfa, VA · Public

Eastern Shore Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $4,965 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Big Stone Gap, VA · Public

Mountain Empire Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $17,615 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Clifton Forge, VA · Public

Mountain Gateway Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $9,673 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Dublin, VA · Public

New River Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $12,558 2-year degree

Alberta, VA · Public

Southside Virginia Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $10,623 1 to less than 2 year certificate

Cedar Bluff, VA · Public

Southwest Virginia 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

Abingdon, VA · Public

Virginia Highlands Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $10,750 2-year degree

Wytheville, VA · Public

Wytheville 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

Wytheville, VA · Public

Wytheville Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $9,244 2-year degree

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