Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington, NC

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,357Median earnings 3 years after
$69,210Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
4Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at Cape Fear Community College earn a median of $84,357. 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

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $84,357 and $69,210 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.