Precision Metal Working at Blackhawk Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Blackhawk Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Blackhawk Technical College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 92th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Technical College | $44,698 | $45,468 | $7,000* | — |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $53,507 | $52,715 | $7,664* | 0.14 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | $48,638 | $51,817 | $8,109* | 0.17 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | $48,619 | $47,025 | —* | — |
| Northcentral Technical College | $47,718 | $45,028 | $5,250* | 0.11 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $43,380 | $48,286 | $9,500* | 0.22 |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000* | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $4,916 | $53,507 | $7,664 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $4,724 | $48,638 | $8,109 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $4,649 | $48,619 | — |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $3,861 | $47,718 | $5,250 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $4,720 | $43,380 | $9,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Blackhawk Technical College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.