How much do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Central Alabama Community College earn?

The reported median is $58,411 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

Federal debt is not reported for this cohort.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 20% above the national median for the same field and degree level.

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Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma at Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL · Public

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$9,709 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff: $89,110 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: College-wide context only

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

Not availableBorrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

16Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$15,996

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$58,411

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

3 related offerings reported to the Department of Labor

These provider-reported records add named prices, completion and employment context where available. They describe a separate workforce-program cohort and may include non-degree training, so they are not blended into the College Scorecard earnings or DegreeVerdict ROI.

Non-Credit Certificate of Completion · CIP 48.0508

20 Week Welding Certificate

Reported price: $3,500
Completion: Not reported
Employed in Q2: Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings: Not available

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Associate in Occupational Technology Degree · CIP 48.0503

Machine Shop Technology

Reported price: $14,699
Completion: 33.0%
Employed in Q2: Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings: Not available

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Associate in Occupational Technology Degree · CIP 48.0508

Welding

Reported price: $15,520
Completion: 51.0%
Employed in Q2: 5.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $10,275

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 3 of 3 related records.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$15,996Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$21,413Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE32.9%Institution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

Not availableYear 1

$58,411Year 4

Not availableYear 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,868

Estimated loan paymentNot available

Not availableborrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$58,411 vs. $48,702

$9,709 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$54,360 median wageAL estimate · 80 jobs · 51-4199$43,250–$58,610 middle 50% of AL wages-7.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMachinists$55,560 median wageAL estimate · 5,170 jobs · 51-4041$46,340–$66,190 middle 50% of AL wages+1.0% projected U.S. growth · 26,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,380 median wageAL estimate · 1,710 jobs · 51-4023$50,240–$73,880 middle 50% of AL wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,380 median wageAL estimate · 3,120 jobs · 51-9161$45,710–$61,560 middle 50% of AL wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52,220 median wageAL estimate · 2,130 jobs · 51-2041$46,080–$60,780 middle 50% of AL wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,920 median wageAL estimate · 170 jobs · 51-4191$40,830–$52,800 middle 50% of AL wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,830 median wageAL estimate · 6,000 jobs · 51-4031$37,850–$48,000 middle 50% of AL wages-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,800 median wageAL estimate · 1,680 jobs · 51-4081$35,810–$52,690 middle 50% of AL wages+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,170 median wageAL estimate · 1,500 jobs · 51-4033$33,700–$46,610 middle 50% of AL wages-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLayout Workers, Metal and Plastic$37,590 median wageAL estimate · 190 jobs · 51-4192$29,120–$58,550 middle 50% of AL wages-3.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentTool and Die Makers$64,800 median wageAL estimate · 690 jobs · 51-4111$51,430–$73,050 middle 50% of AL wages-9.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$64,590 median wageAL estimate · 420 jobs · 51-9162$50,220–$78,920 middle 50% of AL wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award

Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Tuscaloosa, AL

Shelton State Community College

$1,439 lower annual net price

Earnings: $57,855
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $14,557

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Jasper, AL

Bevill State Community College

$10,059 lower annual net price

Earnings: $55,986
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $5,937

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Dothan, AL

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

$14,826 lower annual net price

Earnings: $48,659
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $1,170

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Birmingham, AL

Lawson State Community College

$9,721 lower annual net price

Earnings: $45,380
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $6,275

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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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