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Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma at Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar

Miramar, FL · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$4,234 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
20.0% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
$34,360 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data
One detailed offering price
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$37,568 → Not available
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
491Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$10,012Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
87Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$28,759

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

02 · BORROWING$10,593

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$52,936

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$112/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
$24,370
Per year
$20,308
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AVERAGE NET PRICE$28,759Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$34,305Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE70.2%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.

$37,568Year 1
$52,936Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

2.5% 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$4,411
Estimated loan payment$112
491borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$52,936 vs. $48,702

$4,234 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$36,040 median wageFL estimate · 490 jobs · 51-4199$30,420–$41,160 middle 50% of FL wages-7.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLayout Workers, Metal and Plastic$58,170 median wageFL estimate · 200 jobs · 51-4192$50,910–$67,580 middle 50% of FL wages-3.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMachinists$57,140 median wageFL estimate · 8,400 jobs · 51-4041$47,300–$63,860 middle 50% of FL 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$47,370 median wageFL estimate · 150 jobs · 51-4191$39,850–$54,010 middle 50% of FL wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$46,880 median wageFL estimate · 2,950 jobs · 51-2041$37,380–$51,190 middle 50% of FL 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$46,810 median wageFL estimate · 310 jobs · 51-4023$38,660–$65,610 middle 50% of FL wages-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,170 median wageFL estimate · 4,040 jobs · 51-9161$39,420–$53,480 middle 50% of FL 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$41,220 median wageFL estimate · 2,530 jobs · 51-4081$37,430–$47,510 middle 50% of FL 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$40,310 median wageFL estimate · 1,020 jobs · 51-4033$36,820–$48,120 middle 50% of FL 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$39,440 median wageFL estimate · 2,740 jobs · 51-4031$36,180–$46,670 middle 50% of FL wages-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentModel Makers, Metal and Plastic$79,930 median wageFL estimate · 50 jobs · 51-4061$62,730–$90,070 middle 50% of FL wages-17.3% projected U.S. growth · 200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$66,340 median wageFL estimate · 80 jobs · 51-4032$46,670–$67,780 middle 50% of FL wages-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 400 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.

Niceville, FL

Northwest Florida State College

$5,397 higher earnings · $24,188 lower annual net price

Earnings
$58,333
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$4,571
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Tampa, FL

Hillsborough College

$5,093 less debt · $24,898 lower annual net price

Earnings
$43,945
Debt
$5,500
Annual net price
$3,861
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Melbourne, FL

Eastern Florida State College

$22,319 lower annual net price

Earnings
$50,029
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$6,440
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Saint Augustine, FL

First Coast Technical College

$19,182 lower annual net price

Earnings
$49,829
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$9,577
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