Precision Metal Working at Lakeshore Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Lakeshore Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Lakeshore Technical College graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 95th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Technical College | $48,619 | $47,025 | — | — |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $53,507 | $52,715 | $7,664 | 0.14 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | $48,638 | $51,817 | $8,109 | 0.17 |
| Northcentral Technical College | $47,718 | $45,028 | $5,250 | 0.11 |
| Blackhawk Technical College | $44,698 | $45,468 | — | — |
| 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 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $3,861 | $47,718 | $5,250 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville | $4,170 | $44,698 | — |
| 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 Lakeshore Technical College, approximately 18% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.