Precision Production at Iowa Lakes Community College
Ranked 110th of 123 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Precision Production by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Precision Production (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Iowa Lakes Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Precision Production earn a median $38,635 one year after graduating, rising to $54,757 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $55,464 for this field, ranking 110th of 123 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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