Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Nashville Auto-Diesel College · Nashville, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Nashville Auto-Diesel College earn a median of $37,249 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 $8,866, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Jackson | $43,864 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro | $42,688 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville Shelbyville | $40,605 | — |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $39,664 | $3,933 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville | $39,054 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Pulaski | $38,268 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Morristown | $38,096 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville Hartsville | $36,283 | — |
| TCAT Athens Athens | $35,913 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Crossville | $35,288 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Memphis | $34,750 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Newbern | $34,728 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville | $34,295 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville McMinnville | $33,353 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro Jacksboro | $33,008 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Nashville Auto-Diesel College make?
The median salary is $37,249 one year after graduation and $48,015 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,866.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.