Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest · Newbern, TN
$34,728Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,394Median earnings 4 years after
$43,540Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
79Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest earn a median of $34,728 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).
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 | — |
| Nashville Auto-Diesel College Nashville | $37,249 | $8,866 |
| 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 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest make?
The median salary is $34,728 one year after graduation and $43,540 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.