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Associate-19% vs national median62 grads tracked

Precision Metal Working at Treasure Valley Community College

Ranked 97th of 105 associate programs in Precision Metal Working by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,340
middle 50%: $26,764 – $45,300
Median · 5 years out
$49,855
middle 50%: $31,905 – $62,818
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Treasure Valley Community College's associate program in Precision Metal Working earn a median $35,340 one year after graduating, rising to $49,855 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 97th 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,113 total interest

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