Precision Metal Working

Undergraduate certificate · Danville Community College · Danville, VA

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,963Median earnings 4 years after
$48,217Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
86Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Danville Community College earn a median of $43,405. 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 Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach
$43,656$12,000
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$39,273—
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg
$37,281—
Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville
$37,030—
Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk
$32,269$9,500
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$23,785$7,500
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
$22,788—
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon
$21,472—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Danville Community College make?

The median salary is $43,405 and $48,217 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.