Precision Metal Working at Fox Valley Technical College

Associate's Degree

Location: Appleton, WI•In-State Tuition: $4,916•Out-of-State Tuition: $7,109
Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,449
95th percentile (60th in WI)
Est. Median Debt
$11,562
Est. from national median (20 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Fox Valley Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Fox Valley Technical College graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all precision metal working associates 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 associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Fox Valley Technical College$52,449$49,366$11,562*—
National Median$41,504—$12,000*0.29
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Fox Valley Technical College, approximately 12% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.