Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in Tennessee
Compare 24 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Tennessee
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MurfreesboroMurfreesboro · Debt not reported$59,1122Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisMemphis · Debt not reported$52,9243Tennessee College of Applied Technology-PulaskiPulaski · Debt not reported$52,5774Nashville Auto-Diesel CollegeNashville · $9,429 federal debt$51,2145Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HartsvilleHartsville · Debt not reported$50,9566Tennessee College of Applied Technology-KnoxvilleKnoxville · Debt not reported$50,6057Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonJackson · Debt not reported$50,4578Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HohenwaldHohenwald · Debt not reported$50,4499Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga · $4,611 federal debt$50,18410TCAT AthensAthens · Debt not reported$48,705
CAREER CONTEXT IN TN
What related occupations pay in Tennessee
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
51-4199Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $36,770
- Middle 50% wage range
- $35,440–$45,760
- State employment
- 980
- Projected growth
- -7.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
51-4191Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- State median wage
- $54,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,110–$56,280
- State employment
- 670
- Projected growth
- -9.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
51-2041Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- State median wage
- $50,460
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,560–$58,250
- State employment
- 2,260
- Projected growth
- -6.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,800
51-9161Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
- State median wage
- $49,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,410–$59,770
- State employment
- 1,980
- Projected growth
- -9.4%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
51-4041Machinists
- State median wage
- $49,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $43,200–$61,220
- State employment
- 8,270
- Projected growth
- +1.0%
- Annual openings
- 26,100
51-4023Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- State median wage
- $48,540
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,930–$54,140
- State employment
- 1,290
- Projected growth
- -8.3%
- Annual openings
- 1,900
51-4031Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- State median wage
- $44,780
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,580–$48,310
- State employment
- 5,380
- Projected growth
- -10.5%
- Annual openings
- 13,200
51-4033Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- State median wage
- $44,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,860–$48,540
- State employment
- 1,340
- Projected growth
- -10.8%
- Annual openings
- 4,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
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A quick read on Precision Metal Working in Tennessee
What do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in Tennessee?
Across 24 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,302 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $9,429 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.