Precision Metal Working

Undergraduate certificate · Northshore Technical Community College · Lacombe, LA

CIP 48.05

$25,818Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,162Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$10,500Median federal debt
404Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Northshore Technical Community College earn a median of $25,818 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 $10,500, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
$32,636$15,000
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe
$26,069$6,930
Compass Career College
Hammond
$25,735$7,790
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette
$25,471$5,750
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge
$24,025$13,000
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden
$23,313—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Northshore Technical Community College make?

The median salary is $25,818 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.