Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · New Castle School of Trades · New Castle, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at New Castle School of Trades earn a median of $29,655 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $48,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$65,767). Median debt is $8,758, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Training and Testing Institute Allentown | $47,528 | $9,217 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Willow Street | $46,331 | $9,500 |
| Laurel Technical Institute Hermitage | $39,287 | — |
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc Exton | $39,141 | $6,855 |
| All-State Career School Essington | $38,191 | $13,000 |
| Johnson College Scranton | $37,243 | — |
| Rosedale Technical College Pittsburgh | $32,034 | $9,000 |
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh West Mifflin | $28,893 | $12,289 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Johnstown | $27,897 | — |
| Erie Institute of Technology Inc Erie | $25,942 | $8,475 |
| Philadelphia Technician Training Philadelphia | $15,982 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from New Castle School of Trades make?
The median salary is $29,655 one year after graduation and $42,047 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,758.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.