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 3% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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Precision Metal Working non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) at Danville Community College

Q: How much do Precision Metal Working non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) graduates from Danville Community College earn?

The reported median is $57,251 four years after completion.

Danville, VA · Public

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$1,869 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: $77,510 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: College-wide context only

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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

Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

Not availableBorrowers 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

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$6,669

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$57,251

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

2 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.

Welding/Electric/Blueprint Reading · CIP 48.0508

Welding/Electric/Blueprint Reading

Reported price: $6,200
Completion: 100.0%
Employed in Q2: 82.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $12,455

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Precision Machinery Technology · CIP 48.0501

Precision Machinery Technology

Reported price: $16,560
Completion: 100.0%
Employed in Q2: 73.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $13,324

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

Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 2 of 2 related records.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$6,669Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$14,126Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE39.3%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.

Not availableYear 1

$57,251Year 4

Not availableYear 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$4,771

Estimated loan paymentNot available

Not availableborrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$57,251 vs. $59,120

$1,869 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$51,690 median wageVA estimate · 130 jobs · 51-4199$41,180–$83,210 middle 50% of VA wages-7.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLayout Workers, Metal and Plastic$70,260 median wageVA estimate · 1,080 jobs · 51-4192$54,970–$93,600 middle 50% of VA wages-3.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMachinists$61,290 median wageVA estimate · 5,660 jobs · 51-4041$49,900–$71,470 middle 50% of VA 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$55,070 median wageVA estimate · 190 jobs · 51-4191$46,730–$68,260 middle 50% of VA wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$53,940 median wageVA estimate · 1,220 jobs · 51-2041$47,230–$65,240 middle 50% of VA wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,600 median wageVA estimate · 1,030 jobs · 51-4081$42,820–$59,980 middle 50% of VA wages+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,590 median wageVA estimate · 1,890 jobs · 51-9161$44,660–$58,850 middle 50% of VA wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,300 median wageVA estimate · 1,790 jobs · 51-4031$41,380–$52,890 middle 50% of VA wages-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,450 median wageVA estimate · 450 jobs · 51-4023$42,340–$57,800 middle 50% of VA wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,170 median wageVA estimate · 620 jobs · 51-4033$34,760–$47,830 middle 50% of VA wages-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$90,390 median wageVA estimate · 100 jobs · 51-4032$43,570–$90,390 middle 50% of VA wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$74,390 median wageVA estimate · 330 jobs · 51-9162$58,570–$87,020 middle 50% of VA 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.

Lynchburg, VA

Central Virginia Community College

$9,156 higher earnings

Earnings: $66,407
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $6,928

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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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