Precision Metal Working at Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 125 graduates a year
Austin Community College District graduates in precision metal working earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Community College District 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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| 213 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $46,858 | $47,641 | #232 | $48,263 |
| 214 | Warren County Career Center Lebanon, OH | $46,822 | $49,966 | #181 | $38,389 |
| 215 | Tidewater Tech-Trades Norfolk, VA | $46,800 | $42,616 | #306 | $32,269 |
| 216 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $46,613 | $47,392 | #238 | $39,261 |
| 217 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $46,610 | $49,610 | #187 | $41,518 |
| 218 | Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL | $46,581 | $49,580 | #188 | $41,602 |
| 219 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville Crossville, TN | $46,575 | $50,878 | #159 | $35,288 |
Other Precision Metal Working Credentials at Austin Community College District
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $45,279 | $69,185 | — |
Other Majors at Austin Community College District by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,270 | $62,261 | #1 of 101 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,051 | $66,380 | #59 of 290 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,828 | $55,230 | #41 of 176 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $69,017 | $50,186 | #103 of 757 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $65,997 | $46,623 | #2 of 58 |
| Fire Protection | $64,664 | $47,024 | #16 of 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,975 | — | #25 of 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,907 | — | #10 of 100 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $58,775 | $45,343 | #7 of 19 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $56,520 | $49,424 | #5 of 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $55,045 | $40,720 | #94 of 319 |
| American Sign Language | $40,131 | $38,995 | #3 of 5 |
| Real Estate | — | $36,939 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Community College District precision metal working graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,261 one year after graduating and $46,613 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Community College District rank for precision metal working?
Among 365 colleges reporting earnings for precision metal working graduates, Austin Community College District ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is precision metal working at Austin Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for precision metal working ($48,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,721.
← All data for Austin Community College District · Methodology
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.