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Associate-6% vs national median221 grads tracked

Precision Metal Working at Indian Hills Community College

Ranked 64th of 105 associate programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$47,119
middle 50%: $36,903 – $59,786
Median · 5 years out
$58,114
middle 50%: $45,137 – $73,699
Median · 10 years out
$62,322
middle 50%: $52,934 – $78,019

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Precision Metal Working (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indian Hills Community College's associate program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $47,119 one year after graduating, rising to $62,322 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 64th of 105 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.9 yrs
≈ $7,708 total interest

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