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Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in Virginia

Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

10Programs reporting earnings

$49,441Median year-4 earnings

$8,625Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach · $12,674 federal debt$56,751 2Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg · $8,625 federal debt$54,998 3Danville Community CollegeDanville · Debt not reported$54,963 4Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke · Debt not reported$53,278 5Brightpoint Community CollegeChester · Debt not reported$52,992 6New River Community CollegeDublin · Debt not reported$49,441 7Tidewater Tech-TradesNorfolk · $9,500 federal debt$46,800 8Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville · Debt not reported$45,635 9Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk · $8,455 federal debt$43,620 10Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon · Debt not reported$38,088

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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: $51,690
Middle 50% wage range: $41,180–$83,210
State employment: 130
Projected growth: -7.1%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $39,370–$86,880

51-4192Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

State median wage: $70,260
Middle 50% wage range: $54,970–$93,600
State employment: 1,080
Projected growth: -3.4%
Annual openings: 500

10th–90th percentile: $44,430–$99,380

51-4041Machinists

State median wage: $61,290
Middle 50% wage range: $49,900–$71,470
State employment: 5,660
Projected growth: +1.0%
Annual openings: 26,100

10th–90th percentile: $45,120–$86,380

51-4191Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

State median wage: $55,070
Middle 50% wage range: $46,730–$68,260
State employment: 190
Projected growth: -9.5%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $41,000–$83,360

51-2041Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

State median wage: $53,940
Middle 50% wage range: $47,230–$65,240
State employment: 1,220
Projected growth: -6.2%
Annual openings: 4,800

10th–90th percentile: $43,510–$79,870

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

State median wage: $50,600
Middle 50% wage range: $42,820–$59,980
State employment: 1,030
Projected growth: +0.6%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $36,740–$64,050

51-9161Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

State median wage: $49,590
Middle 50% wage range: $44,660–$58,850
State employment: 1,890
Projected growth: -9.4%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $36,620–$69,720

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

State median wage: $47,300
Middle 50% wage range: $41,380–$52,890
State employment: 1,790
Projected growth: -10.5%
Annual openings: 13,200

10th–90th percentile: $36,550–$60,680

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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	Advanced Technology Institute	Virginia Beach	$56,751	$12,674
2	Central Virginia Community College	Lynchburg	$54,998	$8,625
3	Danville Community College	Danville	$54,963	Not available
4	Virginia Western Community College	Roanoke	$53,278	Not available
5	Brightpoint Community College	Chester	$52,992	Not available
6	New River Community College	Dublin	$49,441	Not available
7	Tidewater Tech-Trades	Norfolk	$46,800	$9,500
8	Patrick & Henry Community College	Martinsville	$45,635	Not available
9	Tidewater Community College	Norfolk	$43,620	$8,455
10	Virginia Highlands Community College	Abingdon	$38,088	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 Virginia

What do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in Virginia?

Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,441 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $8,625 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Advanced Technology Institute has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.