Precision Metal Working

Undergraduate certificate · Manhattan Area Technical College · Manhattan, KS

CIP 48.05

$34,077Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,121Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$5,500Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Manhattan Area Technical College earn a median of $34,077 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 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Kansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washburn University
Topeka
$39,720$8,250
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka
$39,720$8,250
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia
$36,731—
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City
$36,248—
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita
$30,515$4,432

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Manhattan Area Technical College make?

The median salary is $34,077 one year after graduation.

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.