Ranking

Best Precision Metal Working Colleges in Ohio 2026

North Central State College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 20.35 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.

8 Ohio colleges offering Precision Metal Working, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 8
Cheapest net price: $4,687
Top earnings 10y: $41,495
Public / Private: 7 / 1

North Central State College

A+

Mansfield, OH · Public

ROI score: 20.35
Net price: $4,687
Earnings 10y: $38,158
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH · Public

ROI score: 13.99
Net price: $7,417
Earnings 10y: $41,495
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH · Public

ROI score: 13.02
Net price: $7,606
Earnings 10y: $39,612
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH · Public

ROI score: 12.63
Net price: $6,995
Earnings 10y: $35,329
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH · Public

ROI score: 12.31
Net price: $7,714
Earnings 10y: $37,988
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Northwest State Community College

Archbold, OH · Public

ROI score: 7.38
Net price: $13,555
Earnings 10y: $40,004
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH · Public

ROI score: 6.89
Net price: $13,704
Earnings 10y: $37,791
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.38
Net price: $23,686
Earnings 10y: $41,478
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with Ohio schools with positive Precision Metal Working program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.37 (7 public, 1 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

North Central State College in Mansfield, OH tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Ohio colleges are in this list?

8 Ohio colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.