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Associate-9% vs national median330 grads tracked

Precision Metal Working at State Technical College of Missouri

Ranked 74th of 105 associate programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,296
middle 50%: $36,171 – $60,462
Median · 5 years out
$56,106
middle 50%: $45,922 – $67,570
Median · 10 years out
$71,728
middle 50%: $56,170 – $94,389

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 State Technical College of Missouri's associate program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $48,296 one year after graduating, rising to $71,728 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 74th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
6.9 yrs
≈ $7,702 total interest

Same major at other universities

Spartanburg Community College
$57,523 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$56,964 · 5 yrs out
Honolulu Community College
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Linn-Benton Community College
$56,378 · 5 yrs out
Front Range Community College
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
North Iowa Area Community College
$56,134 · 5 yrs out
Saint Philip's College
$56,069 · 5 yrs out
Helena College University of Montana
$55,573 · 5 yrs out
Snow College
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Lake Area Technical College
$55,122 · 5 yrs out
Angelina College
$54,757 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Technical College
$54,703 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at State Technical College of Missouri

Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$144,604 · 5 yrs out
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$144,604 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate)
$77,503 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$77,503 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,573 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,524 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$55,226 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$55,060 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$54,576 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$53,793 · 5 yrs out

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