Precision Metal Working

Undergraduate certificate · Arclabs · Piedmont, SC

CIP 48.05

$34,843Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,541Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$9,500Median federal debt
475Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Arclabs earn a median of $34,843 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 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
York Technical College
Rock Hill
$50,309—
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia
$47,556—
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg
$38,147—
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence
$34,948$6,000
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood
$34,928—
Greenville Technical College
Greenville
$34,761—
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway
$33,002$5,500
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter
$32,196—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Arclabs make?

The median salary is $34,843 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.