How much do Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Elite Welding Academy South Point earn?

The reported median is $55,098 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $9,500.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 13% above the national median for the same field and degree level.

← Program directory

COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma at Elite Welding Academy South Point

South Point, OH · 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 notably above similar programs.

$6,396 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 17.2% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: $55,980 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: 2 detailed offering prices

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

Follow earnings over time and inspect the cohort behind each federal measure.

+35%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$38,717 → $52,408

62Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

73Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

83Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

99Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$9,742Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

23Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$24,642

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

02 · BORROWING$9,500

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$55,098

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$101/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

2 detailed prices 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: $18,900
Per year: $18,900

Program code 48.0511

Metal Fabricator

Full program: $12,008
Per year: $12,008

These charges apply only to the named offerings listed. The earnings figure may combine several related offerings in the broader field and degree level, so DegreeVerdict does not automatically use these prices in ROI.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

Review the detailed charges, then enter your price.

Your exact offering, aid, residency and time to finish determine the price you actually pay.

Enter my price →

AVERAGE NET PRICE$24,642Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$33,536Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE71.4%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.

$38,717Year 1

$55,098Year 4

$52,408Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

2.2% 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$4,592

Estimated loan payment$101

99borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$55,098 vs. $48,702

$6,396 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$45,180 median wageOH estimate · 790 jobs · 51-4199$41,570–$48,680 middle 50% of OH 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$57,940 median wageOH estimate · 17,110 jobs · 51-4041$46,460–$64,050 middle 50% of OH 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$52,880 median wageOH estimate · 1,040 jobs · 51-4191$45,560–$62,710 middle 50% of OH wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52,300 median wageOH estimate · 1,090 jobs · 51-2041$45,310–$58,520 middle 50% of OH wages-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,030 median wageOH estimate · 1,310 jobs · 51-4023$45,920–$58,780 middle 50% of OH wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,160 median wageOH estimate · 21,250 jobs · 51-9161$41,920–$61,910 middle 50% of OH wages-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,420 median wageOH estimate · 11,170 jobs · 51-4081$38,600–$56,230 middle 50% of OH 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$45,270 median wageOH estimate · 5,960 jobs · 51-4033$38,480–$52,000 middle 50% of OH 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$45,230 median wageOH estimate · 13,350 jobs · 51-4031$38,360–$50,640 middle 50% of OH wages-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPatternmakers, Metal and Plastic$97,690 median wageOH estimate · 70 jobs · 51-4062$53,830–$97,690 middle 50% of OH wages-22.8% projected U.S. growth · 100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentSheet Metal Workers$74,790 median wageOH estimate · 4,180 jobs · 47-2211$49,680–$82,750 middle 50% of OH wages+2.5% projected U.S. growth · 9,800 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.

Troy, OH

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

$3,918 higher earnings · $4,000 less debt · $3,233 lower annual net price

Earnings: $59,016
Debt: $5,500
Annual net price: $21,409

View outcomes →

Cincinnati, OH

Great Oaks Career Campuses

$1,567 higher earnings · $3,422 less debt · $12,605 lower annual net price

Earnings: $56,665
Debt: $6,078
Annual net price: $12,037

View outcomes →

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

$956 higher earnings · $1,268 lower annual net price

Earnings: $56,054
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $23,374

View outcomes →

Groveport, OH

Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools

$3,015 less debt · $8,910 lower annual net price

Earnings: $37,207
Debt: $6,485
Annual net price: $15,732

View outcomes →

Compare these programs →

DATA QUALITY

Check the evidence behind the estimate.

83 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

IS IT WORTH IT AT YOUR PRICE?

Your price and current earnings determine the result.

Add your grants, borrowing and current salary to estimate payment pressure, break-even time and ten-year payoff.

Calculate my payoff →