Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,052
55th percentile (60th in FL)
Est. Median Debt
$7,913
Est. from national median (94 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwest Florida State College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwest Florida State College graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 55th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (53 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Northwest Florida State College$37,052$7,913*
Lively Technical College$46,499$33,740*
Manatee Technical College$41,602*
Palm Beach State College$41,518$48,201*
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater$40,795*
Orange Technical College-South Campus$39,539*
National Median$36,248$9,000*0.25
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee
$46,499
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton
$41,602
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth
$3,050$41,518
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
Clearwater
$40,795
Orange Technical College-South Campus
Orlando
$39,539

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 Northwest Florida State College, approximately 22% 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.