Precision Metal Working at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
a compact campus enrolling 220 students in Newark, OH.
Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $38,709 track close to the $36,869 national median for Precision Metal Working programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Some AI exposure exists in Precision Metal Working's career paths, with 13% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 27% gap from the optimistic case.
Ranked #222 of 355 Precision Metal Working programs, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $38,709 to $52,266 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.
Precision Metal Working offers 131 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Precision Metal Working graduates by median salary.
| Career Path | Median Salary | Growth | AI-ProofAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer numerically controlled tool programmers | $65,670 | +12.8% | 20% |
| Tool and die makers | $63,180 | -10.8% | 81% |
| Model makers, metal and plastic | $62,700 | -18.2% | 84% |
About Precision Metal Working Careers
You’ll begin your career with your hands on the tools of the trade. As a welder, you could be fusing steel beams high on a construction site or meticulously joining pipes for critical infrastructure. As a machinist, you might work from complex blueprints, operating lathes and mills to craft high-tolerance parts for the aerospace or medical industries. Most paths start with an apprenticeship, learning directly from seasoned professionals on the job.