Precision Metal Working at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College
Ranked 77th of 150 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Precision Metal Working (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $39,655 one year after graduating, rising to $51,789 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $53,655 for this field, ranking 77th of 150 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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