How much do Precision Metal Working associate's degree graduates from Pima Community College earn?

The reported median is $46,450 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 18% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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Precision Metal Working associate's degree at Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ · Public

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$10,001 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff: Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff: −85% · Negative payoff
Available price data: College-wide context only

PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

← Negative payoff$0Positive payoff →

$0Annual price−$75,500

$3,000Current college-wide context−$81,500

$8,000Annual price−$91,500

$16,000Annual price−$107,500

$24,000Annual price−$123,500

$32,000Annual price−$139,500

$40,000Annual price−$155,500

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+17%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$41,132 → $48,310

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

20Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

30Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

13Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

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

Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTEXT

Size, aid and an earnings floor.

The Department of Education’s 2026 informational preview adds current program participation and a preliminary earnings comparison. It does not make a final eligibility determination.

139Students receiving federal aid2024–25 Title IV enrollment

15Federal-aid completers2024–25 program completers

87Pell Grant recipients2024–25 program count

15Federal loan borrowers2024–25 unduplicated count

29.5%Federal-aid non-completion rate2022–23 program cohort · 33 non-completers

35Graduates not recorded as employedHistorical federal cohort, three years after completion

Preliminary federal earnings benchmark$35,969Informational preview, not a final accountability result

Observed year-4 earnings$46,450$10,481 above the preliminary benchmark

Source: U.S. Department of Education PPD:2026 informational preview. Program categories use OPEID, four-digit field and credential level; federal-aid counts do not represent every enrolled student. Completion and employment measures use older cohorts shown above and are not combined into the payoff estimate.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$3,405

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$46,450

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

5 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.

D1.1 Welder Qualification · CIP 48.0508

Welding: Basic Certificate

Reported price: $2,856
Completion: 20.0%
Employed in Q2: 90.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $6,858

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Mach Insp& Qual Assurance-CERT (CRTMIN) · CIP 48.0501

Machine Tool Tech: Machining Inspection & Quality Assurance

Reported price: $3,399
Completion: 70.0%
Employed in Q2: 79.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $8,100

This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.

Welding: Fabrication Certificate · CIP 48.0508

Welding: Fabrication Certificate

Reported price: $6,618
Completion: 30.0%
Employed in Q2: 83.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $6,677

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Machine Tool Technology - AAS · CIP 48.0501

Machine Tool Technology - AAS

Reported price: $9,467
Completion: 9.0%
Employed in Q2: 100.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $9,347

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Welding Associate of Applied Science Degree · CIP 48.0508

Welding: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Reported price: $11,703
Completion: 7.0%
Employed in Q2: 100.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $6,512

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 5 of 5 related records.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$3,405Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$9,851Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE27.6%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.

$41,132Year 1

$46,450Year 4

$48,310Year 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$3,871

Estimated loan paymentNot available

13borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$46,450 vs. $56,451

$10,001 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

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.

Corpus Christi, TX

Del Mar College

$32,853 higher earnings · $6 lower annual net price

Earnings: $79,303
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $3,399

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Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College

$19,168 higher earnings · $272 lower annual net price

Earnings: $65,618
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $3,133

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McAllen, TX

South Texas College

$8,014 higher earnings · $1,654 lower annual net price

Earnings: $54,464
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $1,751

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Charlotte, NC

Central Piedmont Community College

$6,950 higher earnings · $60 lower annual net price

Earnings: $53,400
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $3,345

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30 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

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