Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Gateway Community and Technical College · Florence, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Gateway Community and Technical College earn a median of $42,233 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 $8,500, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $58,996 | $8,808 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown | $53,172 | $6,000 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $46,133 | $9,557 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro | $45,366 | — |
| Somerset Community College Somerset | $41,415 | — |
| Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland | $36,796 | $4,865 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville | $36,394 | $10,013 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah | $35,603 | $5,625 |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland | $30,566 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Gateway Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $42,233 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.