Precision Metal Working at Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, South Dakota • Associate's
Median Earnings
$40,032
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,032
Precision Metal Working
National Average
$43,747
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,519
All programs at Western Dakota Technical College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
22
Completers (IPEDS)
454
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$12,000
Median Debt
0.30
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$100/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$40,032
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 Western Dakota Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $48,576 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,536 | $15,176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,499 | $15,750 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,189 | $12,720 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $40,177 | $20,000 |
| Precision Metal Working (current) | $40,032 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $38,609 | $12,483 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $37,675 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $36,414 | $8,250 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $34,470 | $14,750 |
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.