Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · Vernon College · Vernon, TX

CIP 48.05

$32,206Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,552Median earnings 4 years after
$38,602Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
4Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at Vernon College earn a median of $32,206 one year after completing the program. 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 Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Austin Community College District
Austin
$45,279—
Texas State Technical College
Waco
$39,234$9,168
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens
$35,123—
South Texas College
McAllen
$33,167—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Vernon College make?

The median salary is $32,206 one year after graduation and $38,602 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.