Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Austin Community College District · Austin, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Austin Community College District earn a median of $39,261 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 $15,721, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $48,263 | — |
| School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Houston | $43,065 | $16,354 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $42,512 | — |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $40,863 | $3,500 |
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas Austin | $39,141 | $6,855 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth Irving | $39,141 | $6,855 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. Houston | $39,141 | $6,855 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie Grand Prairie | $37,249 | $8,866 |
| Texas State Technical College Waco | $35,720 | $7,667 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $35,102 | — |
| CET-El Paso El Paso | $32,817 | $8,500 |
| Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus Irving | $31,821 | $9,500 |
| Tulsa Welding School-Houston Houston | $31,821 | $9,500 |
| South Plains College Levelland | $31,733 | — |
| M T Training Center Desoto | $31,420 | $10,378 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Austin Community College District make?
The median salary is $39,261 one year after graduation and $49,732 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,721.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.