Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · Lower Columbia College · Longview, WA

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$53,958Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at Lower Columbia College earn a median of $53,958. 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 Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clark College
Vancouver
$46,609—
Olympic College
Bremerton
$23,548—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Lower Columbia College make?

The median salary is $53,958 and $53,958 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.