Program comparison

Precision Metal Working. programs in South Dakota

Career-focused certificate and associate programs in this field prepare students for related technical and professional work.

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What to compareValue · Earnings · Cost
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What these South Dakota programs tell you

Start with the Value Rating, then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.

Programs with a Value Rating3 of 6
Programs with 5-year earnings4 of 6
Programs with a cost estimate4 of 6

College In 2 shows unavailable federal measures as N/A rather than treating missing values as zero. Estimated total cost uses the school's average annual net price and the credential's estimated length.

Rapid City, SD · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$44,6141 year after completion
$40,8355 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Sioux Falls, SD · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$42,1741 year after completion
$46,5335 years after completion
Est. total cost $34,626 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Rapid City, SD · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$38,0181 year after completion
$46,3365 years after completion
Est. total cost $25,340 2-year degree
Watertown, SD · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$37,5811 year after completion
$52,3425 years after completion
Est. total cost $31,958 2-year degree
Watertown, SD · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Mitchell, SD · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $26,920 2-year degree
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