Best colleges for Precision Production Trades
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in creating products using precision crafting and technical illustration.
9 U.S. institutions graduated 32 Precision Production Trades students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 48.0000, a specialization of Precision Production Trades (CIP 48.00).
About Precision Production Trades programs
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in creating products using precision crafting and technical illustration.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Precision Production Trades program is designed for individuals interested in applying technical knowledge and skills to create products through precision crafting and technical illustration. This program provides students with the foundational skills necessary for success in various precision production fields.
Students in this program will gain core skills in technical crafting, precision measurement, and product design. Coursework typically covers various aspects of technical illustration and the application of precision tools and techniques.
Credentials awarded
What Precision Production Trades graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year14 graduates / yr · 4 institutions44%
- Associate's degree11 graduates / yr · 5 institutions34%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7 graduates / yr · 1 institution22%
Graduates over time
Precision Production Trades completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 32 |
Top 9 institutions for Precision Production Trades, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WIPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 10 | 45% | — |
| 2 | IYRS School of Technology & Trades Newport, RIPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 92% | $20,891 |
| 3 | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NEPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 4 | 29% | — |
| 4 | Rogue Community College Grants Pass, ORPublicAssociate's | 4 | 9% | — |
| 5 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NVPublicAssociate's | 2 | 19% | — |
| 6 | Wayne County Schools Career Center Smithville, OHPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 2 | 70% | — |
| 7 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MIPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 17% | — |
| 8 | Butler County Community College Butler, PAPublicAssociate's | 1 | 37% | — |
| 9 | Delaware County Community College Media, PAPublicAssociate's | 1 | 24% | — |
Offered in 8 states
Where Precision Production Trades graduates come from. Each state links to all Precision Production Trades programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | 10 | Northcentral Technical College10 / yr |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 7 | IYRS School of Technology & Trades7 / yr |
| Nebraska | 1 | 4 | Metropolitan Community College Area4 / yr |
| Oregon | 1 | 4 | Rogue Community College4 / yr |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 2 | Butler County Community College1 / yr |
| Nevada | 1 | 2 | College of Southern Nevada2 / yr |
| Ohio | 1 | 2 | Wayne County Schools Career Center2 / yr |
| Michigan | 1 | 1 | Henry Ford College1 / yr |
Common questions
What credentials can I earn?+
You can earn an Associate's degree or awards ranging from at least 12 weeks to less than 2 academic years.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 9 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Precision Production Trades program.
What is the average number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 32 graduates complete this program each year.
What skills will I develop?+
You will develop skills in technical crafting, precision measurement, and product design.
What is the CIP code for Precision Production Trades?+
Precision Production Trades is CIP 48.0000 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Precision Production Trades (CIP 48.00). NCES defines it as: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in creating products using precision crafting and technical illustration.
How many institutions offer Precision Production Trades programs?+
9 U.S. institutions reported Precision Production Trades graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 8 states, awarding 32 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Precision Production Trades graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Precision Production Trades graduates, so its figures match the Precision Production Trades program page.
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