Precision Metal Working

Undergraduate certificate · Arkansas Welding Academy · Jacksonville, AR

CIP 48.05

$33,187Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,216Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$4,865Median federal debt
69Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Precision Metal Working at Arkansas Welding Academy earn a median of $33,187 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 $4,865, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate certificate) at other Arkansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville
$47,110—
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello
$31,083—
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
$26,579—
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden
$26,001—
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen
$22,341—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Precision Metal Working graduates from Arkansas Welding Academy make?

The median salary is $33,187 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $4,865.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.