How much do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Lincoln College of Technology-Denver earn?

The reported median is $51,214 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $9,429.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 5% above the national median for the same field and degree level.

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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma at Lincoln College of Technology-Denver

Denver, CO · Private for-profit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$2,512 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 18.4% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: $17,140 / year
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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+29%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$37,249 → $48,015

583Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

62Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

829Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

1,194Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$12,266Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

225Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$32,423

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

02 · BORROWING$9,429

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$51,214

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$100/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: $31,922
Per year: $19,153

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$32,423Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$37,032Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE71.2%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.

$37,249Year 1

$51,214Year 4

$48,015Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

2.3% 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$4,268

Estimated loan payment$100

1,194borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$51,214 vs. $48,702

$2,512 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$52,430 median wageCO estimate · 400 jobs · 51-4199$46,660–$57,790 middle 50% of CO 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$60,200 median wageCO estimate · 2,800 jobs · 51-4041$49,170–$74,110 middle 50% of CO 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$58,300 median wageCO estimate · 100 jobs · 51-4191$48,860–$66,790 middle 50% of CO wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57,500 median wageCO estimate · 110 jobs · 51-4023$48,140–$61,750 middle 50% of CO wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,270 median wageCO estimate · 1,580 jobs · 51-9161$47,610–$64,030 middle 50% of CO wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,120 median wageCO estimate · 330 jobs · 51-2041$47,230–$57,780 middle 50% of CO wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,790 median wageCO estimate · 1,400 jobs · 51-4031$45,840–$59,830 middle 50% of CO 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$46,160 median wageCO estimate · 220 jobs · 51-4081$45,410–$60,500 middle 50% of CO 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$46,120 median wageCO estimate · 500 jobs · 51-4033$39,750–$52,590 middle 50% of CO wages-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$71,670 median wageCO estimate · 150 jobs · 51-4034$60,600–$78,970 middle 50% of CO wages-11.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69,570 median wageCO estimate · 410 jobs · 51-9162$58,240–$87,470 middle 50% of CO 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.

Westminster, CO

Front Range Community College

$1,659 higher earnings · $1,082 less debt · $19,392 lower annual net price

Earnings: $52,873
Debt: $8,347
Annual net price: $13,031

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Denver, CO

Emily Griffith Technical College

$673 higher earnings · $1,304 less debt · $25,226 lower annual net price

Earnings: $51,887
Debt: $8,125
Annual net price: $7,197

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Pueblo, CO

Pueblo Community College

$2,804 less debt · $20,378 lower annual net price

Earnings: $39,668
Debt: $6,625
Annual net price: $12,045

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Denver, CO

Community College of Denver

$22,973 lower annual net price

Earnings: $50,744
Debt: $11,000
Annual net price: $9,450

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829 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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