Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Ridgewater College · Willmar, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Ridgewater College earn a median of $44,421 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 $9,750, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $52,456 | — |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $51,141 | $5,500 |
| Saint Paul College Saint Paul | $50,842 | $9,500 |
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $50,464 | $5,500 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $49,636 | $9,500 |
| Anoka Technical College Anoka | $49,632 | $7,145 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Winona | $49,342 | $9,500 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $44,559 | $5,500 |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $43,610 | $11,000 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $42,830 | — |
| South Central College North Mankato | $41,527 | $3,332 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd | $40,671 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Ridgewater College make?
The median salary is $44,421 one year after graduation and $58,734 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.