Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,838
48th percentile (40th in UT)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Southwest Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southwest Technical College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Utah (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southwest Technical College$35,838
Davis Technical College$45,350
Mountainland Technical College$42,032$35,137
Ogden-Weber Technical College$39,699$46,922
National Median$36,248$9,0000.25

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Utah

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Davis Technical College
Kaysville
$45,350
Mountainland Technical College
Lehi
$42,032
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden
$39,699

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 Southwest 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.