Precision Metal Working

Associate's degree · West Virginia University at Parkersburg · Parkersburg, WV

CIP 48.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$53,470Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Precision Metal Working at West Virginia University at Parkersburg earn a median of $53,470. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,451 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,160–$73,662).

Other programs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$73,315
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$64,670
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$44,419
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree$35,543
Business/Commerce, GeneralUndergraduate certificate$33,536
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$33,409
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree$32,909
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$50,474
Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree$59,036
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$31,458
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$30,179
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$50,838
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificate$69,300
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$47,073
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$41,227

Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg make?

The median salary is $53,470 and $53,470 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.