How much do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor earn?

The reported median is $52,364 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $11,597.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 8% above the national median for the same field and degree level.

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Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor

East Windsor, CT · 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.

$3,662 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 22.1% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: $28,640 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: One detailed offering price

OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+22%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$39,408 → $48,123

177Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

94Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

247Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

335Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$13,013Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

129Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$27,006

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

02 · BORROWING$11,597

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$52,364

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$123/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: $32,991
Per year: $19,795

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$27,006Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$34,348Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE62.3%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.

$39,408Year 1

$52,364Year 4

$48,123Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

2.8% 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$4,364

Estimated loan payment$123

335borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$52,364 vs. $48,702

$3,662 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$40,260 median wageCT estimate · 350 jobs · 51-4199$36,810–$49,920 middle 50% of CT 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$62,130 median wageCT estimate · 5,240 jobs · 51-4041$49,900–$76,040 middle 50% of CT 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$60,610 median wageCT estimate · 150 jobs · 51-4023$43,910–$63,360 middle 50% of CT wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,840 median wageCT estimate · 2,740 jobs · 51-9161$49,180–$66,000 middle 50% of CT wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58,760 median wageCT estimate · 500 jobs · 51-2041$48,370–$71,250 middle 50% of CT wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,590 median wageCT estimate · 1,530 jobs · 51-4033$39,080–$58,720 middle 50% of CT wages-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,280 median wageCT estimate · 2,030 jobs · 51-4031$38,440–$53,920 middle 50% of CT wages-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,350 median wageCT estimate · 320 jobs · 51-4191$37,720–$54,380 middle 50% of CT wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,580 median wageCT estimate · 2,150 jobs · 51-4081$38,280–$49,660 middle 50% of CT wages+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$86,390 median wageCT estimate · 500 jobs · 51-9162$67,490–$101,500 middle 50% of CT wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardMilling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$79,300 median wageCT estimate · 150 jobs · 51-4035$47,700–$81,600 middle 50% of CT wages-13.2% projected U.S. growth · 1,000 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.

New Britain, CT

Connecticut State Community College

$6,167 higher earnings · $15,493 lower annual net price

Earnings: $58,531
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $11,513

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Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University

$30,319 higher earnings · $2,597 less debt · $14,813 lower annual net price

Earnings: $82,683
Debt: $9,000
Annual net price: $12,193

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Berlin, NH

White Mountains Community College

$18,710 higher earnings · $1,972 less debt · $11,532 lower annual net price

Earnings: $71,074
Debt: $9,625
Annual net price: $15,474

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Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College

$17,078 higher earnings · $2,268 less debt · $16,734 lower annual net price

Earnings: $69,442
Debt: $9,329
Annual net price: $10,272

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247 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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