Precision Metal Working at Fortis College-Smyrna
Smyrna, GA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 35 graduates a year
Fortis College-Smyrna graduates in precision metal working earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fortis College-Smyrna Compares for Precision Metal Working
All 365 colleges reporting precision metal working earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverland Community College Austin, MN | $87,864 | $83,929 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $82,683 | $87,922 | #1 | $64,581 |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $79,641 | $83,972 | #2 | $68,852 |
| 4 | White Mountains Community College Berlin, NH | $71,074 | $65,466 | #19 | $53,066 |
| 5 | Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN | $69,442 | $66,332 | #12 | $52,456 |
| 6 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $68,633 | $62,452 | #30 | $45,864 |
| 7 | Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA | $68,443 | $70,852 | #6 | $43,040 |
| 8 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $67,355 | $61,289 | #39 | — |
| 9 | Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY | $67,174 | $76,061 | #4 | $45,366 |
| 10 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $65,946 | $62,993 | #27 | $51,141 |
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| 193 | Tulsa Welding School-Houston Houston, TX | $47,367 | $48,158 | #220 | $31,821 |
| 194 | Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus Irving, TX | $47,367 | $48,158 | #221 | $31,821 |
| 195 | Fortis Institute-Towson Towson, MD | $47,340 | $41,546 | #323 | $31,899 |
| 196 | Fortis College-Smyrna Smyrna, GA | $47,340 | $49,006 | #199 | $31,899 |
| 197 | Fortis College-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $47,340 | $50,519 | #167 | $31,899 |
| 198 | Richmond Community College Hamlet, NC | $47,335 | $50,797 | #162 | $31,268 |
| 199 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $47,330 | $45,048 | #274 | — |
Other Majors at Fortis College-Smyrna by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $46,867 | $35,785 | #125 of 226 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $43,627 | $36,243 | #258 of 290 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $35,098 | $27,198 | #300 of 637 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $33,008 | $24,564 | #194 of 332 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fortis College-Smyrna precision metal working graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,899 one year after graduating and $47,340 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fortis College-Smyrna rank for precision metal working?
Among 365 colleges reporting earnings for precision metal working graduates, Fortis College-Smyrna ranks #196 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is precision metal working at Fortis College-Smyrna worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for precision metal working ($48,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.