Precision Metal Working
Undergraduate certificate · Universal Technical Institute-Southern California · Long Beach, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California earn a median of $37,568 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 $9,500, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College Santa Ana | $45,864 | — |
| The Fab School Rancho Cucamonga | $39,592 | $4,449 |
| Universal Technical Institute of California Inc Rancho Cucamonga | $37,568 | $9,500 |
| Summit College San Bernardino | $37,502 | $7,600 |
| Institute of Technology Clovis | $35,194 | $9,703 |
| CET-Watsonville Watsonville | $32,817 | $8,500 |
| CET-Colton Colton | $32,817 | $8,500 |
| CET-El Centro El Centro | $32,817 | $8,500 |
| CET-San Jose San Jose | $32,817 | $8,500 |
| CET-San Diego San Diego | $32,817 | $8,500 |
| Advanced Career Institute Visalia | $31,401 | $8,023 |
| Merced College Merced | $27,541 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Universal Technical Institute-Southern California make?
The median salary is $37,568 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.