Precision Metal Working

Undergraduate certificate · Northeast Community College · Norfolk, NE

CIP 48.05

$38,353Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$55,434Median earnings 4 years after

$54,402Median earnings 5 years after

$5,500Median federal debt

52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Northeast Community College earn a median of $38,353 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 14% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,353 one year after graduation and $54,402 after five years.

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.