Precision Metal Working at Merced College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Merced College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Merced College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (87 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced College | $27,541 | — | $7,913* | — |
| Santa Ana College | $45,864 | — | —* | — |
| The Fab School | $39,592 | $36,707 | $4,449* | 0.11 |
| NTMA Machinist Career College | $38,259 | $42,216 | $8,418* | 0.22 |
| Universal Technical Institute of California Inc | $37,568 | — | $10,593* | 0.28 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | $37,568 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000* | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College Santa Ana | $1,180 | $45,864 | — |
| The Fab School Rancho Cucamonga | — | $39,592 | $4,449 |
| NTMA Machinist Career College Santa Fe Springs | — | $38,259 | $8,418 |
| Universal Technical Institute of California Inc Rancho Cucamonga | — | $37,568 | $10,593 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California Long Beach | — | $37,568 | — |
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 Merced College, approximately 33% 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.