Precision Metal Working at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College | $30,566 | — | — | — |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | $58,996 | — | $9,413 | 0.16 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | $53,172 | — | $7,166 | 0.13 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $46,133 | — | $10,684 | 0.23 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | $45,366 | — | $7,475 | 0.16 |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | $42,233 | — | $9,041 | 0.21 |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000 | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $4,656 | $58,996 | $9,413 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown | $4,656 | $53,172 | $7,166 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $4,706 | $46,133 | $10,684 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro | $4,656 | $45,366 | $7,475 |
| Gateway Community and Technical College Florence | $4,656 | $42,233 | $9,041 |
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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, approximately 40% 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 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.