Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate or diploma outcomes at Lynnes Welding Training

Fargo, ND · Private for-profit · Federal field 4805

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above the same-degree benchmark.

$9,571 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure: 6.3% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling: $87,730 / year
10-year scenario: Use your actual price
Price evidence: 2 detailed offering prices

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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-9%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$45,833 → $41,856

19Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

16Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

33Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

58Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

—Recent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$22,960

Institution-wide annual average net price—not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$3,700

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$58,273

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$39/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: $18,650
Per year: $18,650

Program code 48.0508

Welding Technology/Welder

Full program: $15,850
Per year: $15,850

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.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$22,960Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$24,460Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE98.1%Institution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$45,833Year 1

$58,273Year 4

$41,856Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

0.8% 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$4,856

Estimated loan payment$39

58borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$58,273 vs. $48,702

$9,571 above 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$45,950 median wageU.S. estimate · 15,900 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$61,820 median wageND estimate · 560 jobs · 51-4041+1.0% projected U.S. growth · 26.1k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$60,250 median wageND estimate · 250 jobs · 51-9161-9.4% projected U.S. growth · 12.5k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54,430 median wageND estimate · 140 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$49,190 median wageND estimate · 490 jobs · 51-4081+0.6% projected U.S. growth · 11.6k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,750 median wageU.S. estimate · 14,000 jobs · 51-4191-9.5% projected U.S. growth · 1.1k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,400 median wageND estimate · 230 jobs · 51-4031-10.5% projected U.S. growth · 13.2k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,670 median wageND estimate · 67,000 jobs · 51-4033-10.8% projected U.S. growth · 4.5k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,480 median wageND estimate · 150 jobs · 51-4023-8.3% projected U.S. growth · 1.9k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$75,990 median wageND estimate · 40 jobs · 51-9162+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 2.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardTool and Die Makers$73,130 median wageND estimate · 70 jobs · 51-4111-9.2% projected U.S. growth · 4.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award

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