Precision Metal Working at Community College of Allegheny County
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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 Pennsylvania
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County | — | $44,119 | — | — |
| Welder Training and Testing Institute | $47,528 | $42,629 | $9,500 | 0.20 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | $46,331 | $38,022 | $9,500 | 0.21 |
| Laurel Technical Institute | $39,287 | $31,731 | — | — |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $38,300 | $46,876 | — | — |
| All-State Career School | $38,191 | $36,282 | $13,000 | 0.34 |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000 | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welder Training and Testing Institute Allentown | — | $47,528 | $9,500 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Willow Street | — | $46,331 | $9,500 |
| Laurel Technical Institute Hermitage | $11,470 | $39,287 | — |
| Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale | $18,980 | $38,300 | — |
| All-State Career School Essington | — | $38,191 | $13,000 |
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 Community College of Allegheny County, approximately 29% 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.