Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma outcomes at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri
Springfield, MO · Private for-profit · Federal field 4805
Data scope
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The short version
Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.
$1,381 below the national median for the same field and credential.
Debt pressure
20.1% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
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Price evidence
2 detailed offering prices
OUTCOME SIGNALS
Graduate outcomes from several angles.
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+23%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$31,630 → $38,902403Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort218Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort736Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median752Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median$5,859Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential73Recent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$26,023
Institution-wide annual average net price—not this program’s price.
02 · BORROWING$9,500
Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.
03 · EARNINGS$47,321
Observed median earnings four full years after completion.
04 · REPAYMENT$101/mo
Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.
REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES
2 detailed prices within this field
These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.
Program code 48.0508
Welding Technology/Welder
Full program
$22,396
Per year
$17,469
Program code 48.0508
Welding Technology/Welder
Full program
$16,700
Per year
$16,700
These charges apply only to the named offerings listed. The earnings figure may combine several related offerings in the broader field and degree level, so DegreeVerdict does not automatically use these prices in ROI.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
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$31,630Year 1
$47,321Year 4
$38,902Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?
2.6% of gross monthly earnings
Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.
Gross monthly earnings$3,943
Estimated loan payment$101
752borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?
$47,321 vs. $48,702
$1,381 below the national median for the same field and credential.
Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?
Related occupations, wages and outlook.
Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for—not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.
BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$48,920 median wageMO estimate · 210 jobs · 51-4199-7.1% projected U.S. growth · 1.3k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLayout Workers, Metal and Plastic$63,870 median wageU.S. estimate · 5,970 jobs · 51-4192-3.4% projected U.S. growth · 0.5k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMachinists$58,710 median wageMO estimate · 8,380 jobs · 51-4041+1.0% projected U.S. growth · 26.1k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$53,610 median wageMO estimate · 550 jobs · 51-2041-6.2% projected U.S. growth · 4.8k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,160 median wageMO estimate · 7,220 jobs · 51-4081+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11.6k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,000 median wageMO estimate · 1,500 jobs · 51-9161-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12.5k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,310 median wageMO estimate · 3,240 jobs · 51-4031-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13.2k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,980 median wageMO estimate · 140 jobs · 51-4191-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1.1k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,390 median wageMO estimate · 180 jobs · 51-4023-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1.9k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,270 median wageMO estimate · 1,210 jobs · 51-4033-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4.5k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$78,130 median wageMO estimate · 430 jobs · 51-9162+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 2.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardSheet Metal Workers$63,560 median wageMO estimate · 2,640 jobs · 47-2211+2.5% projected U.S. growth · 9.8k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
Possible alternatives
Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.
Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.
Kansas City, MO
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
$10,408 higher earnings · $17,625 lower annual net price