Precision Metal Working at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Minnesota West Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Minnesota West Community and Technical College graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 85th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | $42,830 | — | — | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $52,456 | $52,821 | $9,329 | 0.18 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $51,141 | $55,483 | $9,500 | 0.19 |
| Saint Paul College | $50,842 | $50,851 | $9,928 | 0.20 |
| Dakota County Technical College | $50,464 | $45,038 | $5,500 | 0.11 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | $49,636 | $52,427 | $9,500 | 0.19 |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000 | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $5,881 | $52,456 | $9,329 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $6,213 | $51,141 | $9,500 |
| Saint Paul College Saint Paul | $6,318 | $50,842 | $9,928 |
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $6,419 | $50,464 | $5,500 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $4,957 | $49,636 | $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 Minnesota West Community and Technical College, approximately 14% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.