Undergraduate Certificate (<1 yr)
Precision Metal Working at North American Trade Schools
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Poor return
$-16,058 over 10 years
For graduates of Precision Metal Working at North American Trade Schools.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$35,239
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$44,563
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$8,481
Median debt as of 2024
$-16,058
10-year net gain as of 2024
Precision Metal Working at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | Certificate | $65,178 | — | +4,287% | Strong return |
| 2 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV | Certificate | $52,614 | — | +4,114% | Strong return |
| 3 | Eastern Wyoming College Torrington, WY | Certificate | $56,989 | — | +2,417% | Strong return |
| 4 | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden, UT | Certificate | $53,100 | — | +2,409% | Strong return |
| 5 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | Certificate | $78,109 | $18,439 | +2,058% | Strong return |
| 6 | West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA | Certificate | $50,258 | — | +2,040% | Strong return |
| 7 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | Certificate | $74,275 | $9,000 | +1,792% | Strong return |
| 8 | Clarendon College Clarendon, TX | Certificate | $58,642 | — | +1,526% | Strong return |
| 9 | North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, GA | Certificate | $51,490 | — | +1,521% | Strong return |
| 10 | St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN | Certificate | $64,258 | $9,500 | +1,370% | Strong return |
Other majors at North American Trade Schools
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate | $52,504 | $3,166 | +670% | Strong return |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $49,374 | $10,491 | +252% | Strong return |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $45,945 | $10,482 | -24% | Poor return |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | $44,563 | $8,481 | -137% | Poor return |
| Construction Trades, General | Certificate | $37,660 | $10,391 | -693% | Poor return |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate | $36,671 | $10,237 | -776% | Poor return |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $35,936 | $10,254 | -835% | Poor return |
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Precision Metal Working at North American Trade Schools
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.