Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM

CIP 48.05

$27,920Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,299Median earnings 4 years after
$50,881Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $27,920 one year after completing the program. 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 New Mexico schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque
$42,162—
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants
$27,920—
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces
$27,920—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $27,920 one year after graduation and $50,881 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.