Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Sauk Valley Community College · Dixon, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,002Median earnings 3 years after
$53,483Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
65Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Sauk Valley Community College earn a median of $36,002. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $48,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$65,767).
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 | — |
| Southwestern Illinois College Belleville | $31,692 | $5,500 |
| 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 Sauk Valley Community College make?
The median salary is $36,002 and $53,483 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.