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Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute

Glendale, AZ · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$3,052 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
28.5% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data
One detailed offering price
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+35%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$30,105 → $40,658
299Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
589Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
631Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$6,191Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
192Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$21,459

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

02 · BORROWING$13,000

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$45,650

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$138/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

One detailed price within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 48.0508

Welding Technology/Welder

Full program
$21,228
Per year
$13,407
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AVERAGE NET PRICE$21,459Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$26,362Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE60.7%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.

$30,105Year 1
$45,650Year 4
$40,658Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.6% of gross monthly earnings

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

Gross monthly earnings$3,804
Estimated loan payment$138
631borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$45,650 vs. $48,702

$3,052 below 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$47,050 median wageAZ estimate · 100 jobs · 51-4199$44,610–$59,170 middle 50% of AZ wages-7.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLayout Workers, Metal and Plastic$63,870 median wageU.S. estimate · 5,970 jobs · 51-4192-3.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMachinists$61,080 median wageAZ estimate · 4,330 jobs · 51-4041$48,890–$66,460 middle 50% of AZ wages+1.0% projected U.S. growth · 26,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,660 median wageAZ estimate · 160 jobs · 51-4191$45,450–$55,680 middle 50% of AZ wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,950 median wageAZ estimate · 1,800 jobs · 51-9161$45,030–$62,350 middle 50% of AZ wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,150 median wageAZ estimate · 940 jobs · 51-2041$44,770–$49,940 middle 50% of AZ wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,820 median wageAZ estimate · 110 jobs · 51-4023$45,630–$57,330 middle 50% of AZ wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,610 median wageAZ estimate · 1,100 jobs · 51-4031$39,780–$51,240 middle 50% of AZ wages-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,990 median wageAZ estimate · 670 jobs · 51-4033$38,420–$49,630 middle 50% of AZ wages-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,090 median wageAZ estimate · 1,760 jobs · 51-4081$36,390–$48,790 middle 50% of AZ wages+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$74,450 median wageAZ estimate · 470 jobs · 51-9162$57,920–$81,660 middle 50% of AZ wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$70,150 median wageAZ estimate · 280 jobs · 51-4122$51,020–$77,380 middle 50% of AZ wages-8.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
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$7,448 higher earnings · $15,485 lower annual net price

Earnings
$53,098
Debt
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Annual net price
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Avondale, AZ

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc

$7,286 higher earnings · $2,407 less debt

Earnings
$52,936
Debt
$10,593
Annual net price
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Phoenix, AZ

GateWay Community College

$5,639 higher earnings · $8,120 lower annual net price

Earnings
$51,289
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$13,339
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Phoenix, AZ

GateWay Community College-Central City

$5,639 higher earnings · $7,021 lower annual net price

Earnings
$51,289
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$14,438
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589 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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