Precision Metal Working at North American Trade Schools
Baltimore, MD · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 44 graduates a year
North American Trade Schools graduates in precision metal working earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North American Trade Schools 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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| 164 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $49,092 | $54,435 | #102 | $47,556 |
| 165 | Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Newark, OH | $49,051 | $52,345 | #136 | $38,709 |
| 166 | Eastern Wyoming College Torrington, WY | $49,017 | $51,086 | #158 | $37,127 |
| 167 | North American Trade Schools Baltimore, MD | $48,984 | $42,989 | #301 | $35,239 |
| 168 | Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC | $48,866 | $52,440 | #133 | $36,930 |
| 169 | Central Carolina Community College Sanford, NC | $48,825 | $52,396 | #135 | — |
| 170 | Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD | $48,803 | $52,531 | #132 | $44,614 |
Other Majors at North American Trade Schools by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | $53,395 | $43,827 | #31 of 103 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $51,893 | $31,003 | #129 of 319 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $47,883 | $36,464 | #110 of 226 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $44,231 | $34,004 | #53 of 55 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $40,907 | $34,487 | #32 of 46 |
| Construction Trades | $36,146 | — | #6 of 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North American Trade Schools precision metal working graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,239 one year after graduating and $48,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North American Trade Schools rank for precision metal working?
Among 365 colleges reporting earnings for precision metal working graduates, North American Trade Schools ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #301 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is precision metal working at North American Trade Schools worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for precision metal working ($48,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,481.
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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.