Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,040
86th percentile (60th in GA)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Coastal Pines Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Coastal Pines Technical College graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 86th 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 Georgia

Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (25 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Coastal Pines Technical College$43,040$41,494
North Georgia Technical College$45,472$45,977
Savannah Technical College$41,604$38,846
Gwinnett Technical College$40,124$48,312
Oconee Fall Line Technical College$38,673$34,017
Georgia Northwestern Technical College$38,002$42,450
National Median$36,248$9,0000.25

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
$3,162$45,472
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
$3,072$41,604
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville
$3,356$40,124
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville
$3,201$38,673
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
$3,132$38,002

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 Coastal Pines Technical College, approximately 27% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.