How much do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia 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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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

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

Columbia, MD · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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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

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

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$34,306

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: $25,221
Per year: $21,618

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$34,306Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$38,679Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE68.4%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$50,280 median wageMD estimate · 510 jobs · 51-4199$46,010–$60,730 middle 50% of MD 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 equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61,470 median wageMD estimate · 310 jobs · 51-4023$58,430–$64,410 middle 50% of MD wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMachinists$59,810 median wageMD estimate · 1,380 jobs · 51-4041$47,530–$74,290 middle 50% of MD wages+1.0% projected U.S. growth · 26,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,780 median wageMD estimate · 400 jobs · 51-4081$44,520–$61,350 middle 50% of MD wages+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,110 median wageMD estimate · 620 jobs · 51-2041$44,360–$61,930 middle 50% of MD 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$48,750 median wageU.S. estimate · 14,000 jobs · 51-4191-9.5% 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$47,320 median wageMD estimate · 270 jobs · 51-4031$39,420–$50,780 middle 50% of MD wages-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,870 median wageMD estimate · 1,800 jobs · 51-9161$36,290–$57,820 middle 50% of MD wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,530 median wageMD estimate · 160 jobs · 51-4033$36,260–$48,580 middle 50% of MD wages-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65,670 median wageMD estimate · 200 jobs · 51-9162$50,550–$78,840 middle 50% of MD wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardModel Makers, Metal and Plastic$63,340 median wageU.S. estimate · 2,610 jobs · 51-4061-17.3% projected U.S. growth · 200 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.

Baltimore, MD

North American Trade Schools

$3,048 less debt · $25,709 lower annual net price

Earnings: $48,984
Debt: $8,549
Annual net price: $8,597

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Towson, MD

Fortis Institute-Towson

$2,757 lower annual net price

Earnings: $47,340
Debt: $13,000
Annual net price: $31,549

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Baltimore, MD

All-State Career-Baltimore

$16,073 lower annual net price

Earnings: $39,913
Debt: $12,999
Annual net price: $18,233

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Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University

$30,319 higher earnings · $2,597 less debt · $22,113 lower annual net price

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

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247 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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