Precision Metal Working at Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, South Dakota • Associate's
Median Earnings
$48,824
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$48,824
Precision Metal Working
National Average
$43,747
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,656
All programs at Lake Area Technical College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
38
Completers (IPEDS)
454
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$11,000
Median Debt
0.23
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$92/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$48,824
Median Earnings
Precision Metal Working at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University | $77,380 | $16,303 |
| Hennepin Technical College | $73,136 | — |
| Cape Fear Community College | $71,330 | — |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | $66,092 | — |
| Ivy Tech Community College | $64,893 | — |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | $62,704 | — |
| Idaho State University | $62,217 | — |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $61,261 | $12,000 |
| Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa | $60,479 | $18,645 |
| Spartanburg Community College | $58,365 | — |
Other Programs at Lake Area Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $69,774 | $12,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,233 | $18,707 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $57,596 | — |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $52,107 | $12,000 |
| Ground Transportation | $51,788 | — |
| Precision Metal Working (current) | $48,824 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $48,024 | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $44,958 | $12,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $44,218 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,864 | $12,000 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.