Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Southwestern Illinois College · Belleville, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $31,692 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $48,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$65,767). Median debt is $5,500, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park Melrose Park | $39,408 | $9,987 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc Lisle | $37,568 | $9,500 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey | $37,195 | — |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $33,298 | — |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Springfield | $31,630 | $9,500 |
| ETI School of Skilled Trades Willowbrook | $31,068 | $9,500 |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney | $30,893 | — |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford | $30,807 | $13,000 |
| Lake Land College Mattoon | $27,808 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Southwestern Illinois College make?
The median salary is $31,692 one year after graduation and $44,590 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.