Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College · Asheville, NC

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$48,371Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College earn a median of $48,371. 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 North Carolina schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte	$40,149	—

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Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$32,602
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$30,592
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$29,456
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$29,126
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$34,671
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,669

Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College make?

The median salary is $48,371.

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