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Associate+21% vs national median202 grads tracked

Precision Metal Working at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana- Region 3

Ranked 15th of 105 associate programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$68,053
middle 50%: $54,522 – $79,958
Median · 5 years out
$74,186
middle 50%: $61,198 – $88,614
Median · 10 years out
$79,517
middle 50%: $64,204 – $91,197

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 Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana- Region 3's associate program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $68,053 one year after graduating, rising to $79,517 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% above the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 15th 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
5 yrs
≈ $5,269 total interest

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