Precision Metal Working at Community College of Denver
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 Colorado
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Denver | $37,249* | $59,103 | $11,000 | — |
| Aims Community College | $47,680* | — | — | — |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | $44,943* | — | $8,125 | 0.18 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | $37,249* | $42,279 | $9,429 | 0.25 |
| Front Range Community College | $34,125* | $42,114 | $8,347 | 0.24 |
| Pueblo Community College | $25,970* | $33,636 | $6,625 | 0.26 |
| National Median | $36,248* | — | $9,000 | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Colorado
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College Greeley | $2,090 | $47,680 | — |
| Emily Griffith Technical College Denver | — | $44,943 | $8,125 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver Denver | — | $37,249 | $9,429 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster | $4,740 | $34,125 | $8,347 |
| Pueblo Community College Pueblo | $4,883 | $25,970 | $6,625 |
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 Denver, approximately 31% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in CO. Actual outcomes may vary.