Precision Metal Working at Tulsa Technology Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Tulsa Technology Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Tulsa Technology Center graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 19th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Oklahoma
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Technology Center | $28,983 | $37,970 | $7,913* | — |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center | $39,018 | $34,908 | —* | — |
| Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa | $31,821 | $39,102 | $9,500* | 0.30 |
| Oklahoma Technical College | $29,721 | $31,429 | $12,662* | 0.43 |
| Community Care College | $29,721 | $31,429 | $12,662* | 0.43 |
| Northeast Technology Center | $29,365 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000* | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Oklahoma
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center Shawnee | — | $39,018 | — |
| Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa Tulsa | — | $31,821 | $9,500 |
| Oklahoma Technical College Tulsa | — | $29,721 | $12,662 |
| Community Care College Tulsa | — | $29,721 | $12,662 |
| Northeast Technology Center Pryor | — | $29,365 | — |
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 Tulsa Technology Center, 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 69 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.