Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · Chemeketa Community College · Salem, OR

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$44,420Median earnings 3 years after

$57,307Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at Chemeketa Community College earn a median of $44,420. 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 Oregon schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Linn-Benton Community College Albany	$42,085	—

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Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$42,808
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Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,802
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$33,406
Special Education and TeachingAssociate's degree$32,829
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$29,163
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$39,184
Social WorkAssociate's degree$27,205
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$35,214
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$29,083
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$82,215
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Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$39,381
Hospitality Administration/ManagementAssociate's degree$11,105

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $44,420 and $57,307 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.