Precision Metal Working at M T Training Center

M T Training Center's precision metal working program delivers exactly what Texas metalworking employers need—skilled workers who can earn a steady living with minimal debt. At $10,474 in student loans, graduates carry about a third of their first-year salary in debt, a manageable burden that most can pay off within a few years. While the $31,420 starting salary places this program in the 27th percentile nationally, that number needs important context: it ranks in the 60th percentile among Texas programs, meaning it actually outperforms most in-state alternatives where your child would likely pay in-state tuition rates.

The real question is whether the modest earnings justify the investment. At roughly $32,000 annually even four years out, this program won't lead to a high-income career. Compare this to top Texas programs like Amarillo College, where graduates earn $48,000. That said, the debt load here is nearly as low as you'll find anywhere, and Texas metalworkers at this earning level can build stable careers in manufacturing hubs like Grand Prairie. The 35% Pell grant rate suggests this program serves working-class students well.

For a family seeking a quick credential with minimal financial risk, this works—your child can enter the workforce within months, start earning immediately, and avoid the debt trap that plagues longer programs. Just understand that this is a pathway to stable employment, not high earnings.