Best colleges for Precision Production
Any instructional program in precision production not listed above.
14 U.S. institutions graduated 110 Precision Production students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 48.9999, a specialization of Precision Production (CIP 48.99).
About Precision Production programs
Any instructional program in precision production not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Precision Production program encompasses a variety of instructional courses focused on precision production techniques not specifically categorized elsewhere. This program is ideal for students interested in specialized areas such as diamond cutting and polishing, preparing them for careers in precision craftsmanship. With 14 colleges offering this program across the U.S., students have access to diverse educational opportunities in this niche field.
Students in the Precision Production program gain hands-on experience and technical skills related to various precision production techniques. Coursework may include topics such as diamond cutting, diamond polishing, and other related practices, equipping students with the knowledge necessary for success in precision-oriented careers.
Credentials awarded
What Precision Production graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Associate's degree48 graduates / yr · 9 institutions44%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years35 graduates / yr · 5 institutions32%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year20 graduates / yr · 3 institutions18%
- Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years7 graduates / yr · 1 institution6.4%
Graduates over time
Precision Production completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 178 |
| 2013 | 147 |
| 2014 | 182 |
| 2015 | 162 |
| 2016 | 137 |
| 2017 | 118 |
| 2018 | 185 |
| 2019 | 177 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2025 | 110 |
Top 14 institutions for Precision Production, 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 | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Community College Carneys Point, NJPublicAssociate's | 19 | 40% | — | $29,500 |
| 2 | Greenville Technical College Greenville, SCPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 21% | — | — |
| 3 | Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KSPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 17 | 43% | — | $19,829 |
| 4 | Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MIPublicAssociate's | 11 | 33% | — | — |
| 5 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NVPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 32% | — | — |
| 6 | Delta College University Center, MIPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 8 | 27% | — | — |
| 7 | North Bennet Street School Boston, MAPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 90% | $35,199 | — |
| 8 | Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MIPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 22% | — | — |
| 9 | Jefferson College Hillsboro, MOPublicAssociate's | 3 | 38% | — | — |
| 10 | Macomb Community College Warren, MIPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 18% | — | — |
| 11 | Northwood Technical College Rice Lake, WIPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 2 | 56% | — | — |
| 12 | Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WYPublicAssociate's | 2 | 42% | — | — |
| 13 | St Charles Community College Cottleville, MOPublicAssociate's | 2 | 25% | — | — |
| 14 | Mott Community College Flint, MIPublicAssociate's | 1 | 32% | — | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Precision Production field (CIP 48.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 9 states
Where Precision Production graduates come from. Each state links to all Precision Production programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | 29 | Washtenaw Community College11 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 19 | Salem Community College19 / yr |
| South Carolina | 1 | 19 | Greenville Technical College19 / yr |
| Kansas | 1 | 17 | Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology17 / yr |
| Nevada | 1 | 10 | Truckee Meadows Community College10 / yr |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 7 | North Bennet Street School7 / yr |
| Missouri | 2 | 5 | Jefferson College3 / yr |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 2 | Northwood Technical College2 / yr |
| Wyoming | 1 | 2 | Northern Wyoming Community College District2 / yr |
Common questions
What is the Precision Production program?+
It is an instructional program focused on precision production techniques, including diamond cutting and polishing.
What credentials can I earn?+
You can earn an associate's degree, or awards ranging from less than one academic year to less than four academic years.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 14 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Precision Production program.
What is the annual number of graduates?+
Approximately 110 students graduate from this program each year in the U.S.
What is the CIP code for Precision Production?+
Precision Production is CIP 48.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Precision Production (CIP 48.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in precision production not listed above.
How many institutions offer Precision Production programs?+
14 U.S. institutions reported Precision Production graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 9 states, awarding 110 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Precision Production 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 graduates, so its figures match the Precision Production program page.
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