Precision Metal Working at Ridgewater College
Ranked 8th of 11 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Precision Metal Working (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Ridgewater College's certificate (2-4 years) program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $50,240 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $60,159 for this field, ranking 8th of 11 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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