Precision Metal Working at Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, South Dakota • Certificate
Median Earnings
$36,414
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$36,414
Precision Metal Working
National Average
$37,782
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,519
All programs at Western Dakota Technical College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
22
Completers (IPEDS)
954
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$8,250
Median Debt
0.23
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$69/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$36,414
Median Earnings
Precision Metal Working at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University | $74,137 | $18,439 |
| Community College of Denver | $59,103 | — |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | $58,996 | $8,808 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $55,483 | $5,500 |
| Idaho State University | $55,405 | $9,000 |
| Madison Area Technical College | $53,952 | $9,500 |
| Lake Superior College | $53,291 | $11,000 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | $53,271 | $5,500 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | $53,172 | $6,000 |
| Frank Phillips College | $53,022 | — |
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 | $40,032 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $38,609 | $12,483 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $37,675 | — |
| Precision Metal Working (current) | $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.