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Associate-14% vs national median131 grads tracked

Precision Metal Working at University of Montana (The)

Ranked 89th of 105 associate programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,390
middle 50%: $29,759 – $47,961
Median · 5 years out
$53,107
middle 50%: $37,592 – $65,458
Median · 10 years out
$60,837
middle 50%: $50,129 – $84,962

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 University of Montana (The)'s associate program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $39,390 one year after graduating, rising to $60,837 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 89th 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,037 total interest

Same major at other universities

Belmont College
$54,238 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Flathead Valley Community College
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
$53,647 · 5 yrs out
Owens Community College
$53,421 · 5 yrs out
Jamestown Community College
$53,202 · 5 yrs out
Western Dakota Technical College
$52,793 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Wabash Valley College
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$51,556 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Illinois College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
State Fair Community College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Montana (The)

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,760 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$151,312 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$124,775 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,686 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$101,945 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$99,674 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,112 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$94,300 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$90,230 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$87,484 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$87,447 · 5 yrs out

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