Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · South Central College · North Mankato, MN

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,023Median earnings 3 years after
$51,760Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at South Central College earn a median of $47,023. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,451 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,160–$73,662).

Precision Metal Working (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
$59,829—
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
$55,188$12,000
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
$51,747—
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
$44,635—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from South Central College make?

The median salary is $47,023 and $51,760 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.