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Associate-10% vs national median251 grads tracked

Precision Metal Working at Helena College University of Montana

Ranked 76th of 105 associate programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,631
middle 50%: $31,244 – $54,494
Median · 5 years out
$55,573
middle 50%: $42,631 – $77,430
Median · 10 years out
$77,430
middle 50%: $57,124 – $101,115

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 Helena College University of Montana's associate program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $43,631 one year after graduating, rising to $77,430 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 76th 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
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,218 total interest

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