Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Southwest Wisconsin Technical College · Fennimore, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $35,167 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 $4,000, about 11% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $53,507 | $6,577 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $48,638 | $9,250 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $48,619 | — |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $47,718 | $3,500 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville | $44,698 | — |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $43,380 | — |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $42,282 | $5,500 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay | $41,421 | $5,500 |
| Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac | $41,073 | $3,500 |
| Western Technical College La Crosse | $40,624 | $5,916 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $38,659 | $9,500 |
| Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids | $38,653 | — |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $37,860 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College make?
The median salary is $35,167 one year after graduation and $52,227 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $4,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.