Precision Metal Working

Undergraduate certificate · North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$55,739Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at North Dakota State College of Science earn a median of $55,739. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $48,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$65,767).

Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other North Dakota schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Lynnes Welding Training Fargo	$45,833	$3,385

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Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's degree$48,646
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Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$31,594
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from North Dakota State College of Science make?

The median salary is $55,739 and $55,739 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.