Precision Metal Working at St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Ranked 6th of 105 associate programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Precision Metal Working (associate) graduates.
Graduates of St. Cloud Technical and Community College's associate program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $54,615 one year after graduating, rising to $81,671 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 33% above the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 6th 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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