Precision Production at Trident Technical College
Ranked 9th of 107 associate programs in Precision Production by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Precision Production (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Trident Technical College's associate program in Precision Production earn a median $65,498 one year after graduating, rising to $85,927 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 27% above the national median of $61,545 for this field, ranking 9th of 107 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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