Precision Metal Working at Warren County Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Warren County Career Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Warren County Career Center graduates earn $38k, placing them in the 64th 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 Ohio
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (61 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Career Center | $38,389 | $42,222 | $6,203* | — |
| Hobart Institute of Welding Technology | $45,370 | $47,472 | $5,500* | 0.12 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools | $42,625 | — | $6,327* | 0.15 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses | $41,277 | $38,354 | $6,078* | 0.15 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls | $39,990 | $35,129 | —* | — |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools | $39,328 | $44,145 | $6,485* | 0.16 |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000* | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Troy | — | $45,370 | $5,500 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Monroe | — | $42,625 | $6,327 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses Cincinnati | — | $41,277 | $6,078 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls | $14,050 | $39,990 | — |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools Groveport | — | $39,328 | $6,485 |
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 Warren County Career Center, approximately 20% 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 20 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.