Precision Metalworking at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Newark, OH · Public · Certificate · Precision Metal Working

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 Metalworking programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Some AI exposure exists in Precision Metalworking'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 Metalworking 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 Metalworking offers 131 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
53
Score
54
High End
Earnings $38,709/yr (5% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (87% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (164,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$555K
7.8% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
22 of 24
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,266
35% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Precision Metalworking 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%
Computer numerically controlled tool programmers
$65,670
+12.8% growth 20% AI-proof
Tool and die makers
$63,180
-10.8% growth 81% AI-proof
Model makers, metal and plastic
$62,700
-18.2% growth 84% AI-proof

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Precision Metalworking Career Guide

Explore what Precision Metalworking graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 355 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Precision Metalworking at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County?
This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Precision Metalworking programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
How AI-proof is a career in Precision Metalworking?
Highly resilient. Precision Metalworking careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County graduates retain 22 of 24 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Are there apprenticeship options for Precision Metalworking?
Yes — 131 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Precision Metalworking career paths, including Cnc Operator - Milling. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County.
What's the job market like for Precision Metalworking from Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County?
Job availability for Precision Metalworking is strong — 164,200 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County graduates specifically, local market conditions in OH may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →