How much do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie 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-Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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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

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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

205Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$33,250

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: $40,900
Per year: $19,632

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$33,250Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$38,036Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE72.9%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$45,560 median wageTX estimate · 1,410 jobs · 51-4199$38,830–$50,690 middle 50% of TX wages-7.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMachinists$59,180 median wageTX estimate · 21,700 jobs · 51-4041$47,630–$69,800 middle 50% of TX 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$49,660 median wageTX estimate · 1,680 jobs · 51-4023$41,340–$58,300 middle 50% of TX wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,050 median wageTX estimate · 10,540 jobs · 51-4081$39,460–$80,110 middle 50% of TX wages+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,490 median wageTX estimate · 4,440 jobs · 51-2041$42,420–$58,740 middle 50% of TX wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,480 median wageTX estimate · 13,190 jobs · 51-9161$39,380–$59,760 middle 50% of TX wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLayout Workers, Metal and Plastic$48,220 median wageTX estimate · 190 jobs · 51-4192$39,980–$53,190 middle 50% of TX wages-3.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,720 median wageTX estimate · 13,290 jobs · 51-4031$36,940–$47,460 middle 50% of TX 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$42,250 median wageTX estimate · 2,960 jobs · 51-4033$36,920–$46,460 middle 50% of TX wages-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,690 median wageTX estimate · 1,450 jobs · 51-4191$28,210–$60,130 middle 50% of TX wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69,550 median wageTX estimate · 1,930 jobs · 51-9162$58,230–$81,210 middle 50% of TX wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardModel Makers, Metal and Plastic$65,920 median wageTX estimate · 230 jobs · 51-4061$47,260–$98,220 middle 50% of TX wages-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.

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System

$2,079 higher earnings · $4,867 less debt · $21,998 lower annual net price

Earnings: $53,293
Debt: $4,562
Annual net price: $11,252

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Waco, TX

Texas State Technical College

$1,313 higher earnings · $788 less debt · $19,742 lower annual net price

Earnings: $52,527
Debt: $8,641
Annual net price: $13,508

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Baytown, TX

Lee College

$11,784 higher earnings · $26,371 lower annual net price

Earnings: $62,998
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $6,879

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Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County College District

$7,797 higher earnings · $28,913 lower annual net price

Earnings: $59,011
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $4,337

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829 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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