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Precision Metal Working associate's degree programs in Texas

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$54,464Median year-4 earnings

$9,168Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi · Debt not reported$79,303 2Austin Community College DistrictAustin · $14,122 federal debt$69,185 3Texas State Technical CollegeWaco · $9,168 federal debt$57,743 4South Texas CollegeMcAllen · Debt not reported$54,464 5Vernon CollegeVernon · $5,500 federal debt$47,552 6Ranger CollegeRanger · Debt not reported$45,941 7Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens · Debt not reported$43,964

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

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: $45,560
Middle 50% wage range: $38,830–$50,690
State employment: 1,410
Projected growth: -7.1%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $34,710–$59,830

51-4041Machinists

State median wage: $59,180
Middle 50% wage range: $47,630–$69,800
State employment: 21,700
Projected growth: +1.0%
Annual openings: 26,100

10th–90th percentile: $38,600–$83,070

51-4023Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

State median wage: $49,660
Middle 50% wage range: $41,340–$58,300
State employment: 1,680
Projected growth: -8.3%
Annual openings: 1,900

10th–90th percentile: $35,600–$75,730

51-4081Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

State median wage: $49,050
Middle 50% wage range: $39,460–$80,110
State employment: 10,540
Projected growth: +0.6%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $33,430–$80,110

51-2041Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

State median wage: $48,490
Middle 50% wage range: $42,420–$58,740
State employment: 4,440
Projected growth: -6.2%
Annual openings: 4,800

10th–90th percentile: $36,470–$70,950

51-9161Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

State median wage: $48,480
Middle 50% wage range: $39,380–$59,760
State employment: 13,190
Projected growth: -9.4%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $34,940–$69,760

51-4192Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

State median wage: $48,220
Middle 50% wage range: $39,980–$53,190
State employment: 190
Projected growth: -3.4%
Annual openings: 500

10th–90th percentile: $34,410–$66,250

51-4031Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

State median wage: $42,720
Middle 50% wage range: $36,940–$47,460
State employment: 13,290
Projected growth: -10.5%
Annual openings: 13,200

10th–90th percentile: $34,340–$57,370

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Del Mar College	Corpus Christi	$79,303	Not available
2	Austin Community College District	Austin	$69,185	$14,122
3	Texas State Technical College	Waco	$57,743	$9,168
4	South Texas College	McAllen	$54,464	Not available
5	Vernon College	Vernon	$47,552	$5,500
6	Ranger College	Ranger	$45,941	Not available
7	Trinity Valley Community College	Athens	$43,964	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Precision Metal Working in Texas

What do Precision Metal Working associate's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $54,464 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $9,168 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Del Mar College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.