Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · Central Piedmont Community College · Charlotte, NC

CIP 48.05

$40,149Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$53,400Median earnings 4 years after

$51,610Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of $40,149 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).

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Management Information Systems and ServicesUndergraduate certificate$36,301
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,149 one year after graduation and $51,610 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.