Precision Metalworking at Great Oaks Career Campuses

Cincinnati, OH · Public · Certificate · Precision Metal Working

a compact campus enrolling 138 students in Cincinnati, OH.

Program Analysis

Great Oaks Career Campuses's Precision Metalworking graduates start at $41,277/yr — above the $36,869 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 9% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Precision Metalworking involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $5,500 in median debt clears fast against $41,277 in annual earnings.

A #188 ranking among 355 Precision Metalworking programs places Great Oaks Career Campuses in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The 131 apprenticeship pathways connected to Precision Metalworking reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
54
Score
55
High End
Earnings $41,277/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (87% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (164,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$41K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
22 of 24
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
1.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,878
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

What can you do with a Precision Metalworking credential from Great Oaks Career Campuses? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Precision Metalworking at Great Oaks Career Campuses?
At 54/100, the score looks reasonable — but Precision Metalworking is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Is Precision Metalworking from Great Oaks Career Campuses a future-proof career choice?
For Great Oaks Career Campuses graduates, AI risk is minimal. Precision Metalworking rated "AI-Proof" — 87% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
How affordable is Precision Metalworking at Great Oaks Career Campuses?
At $5,500 in median debt, Precision Metalworking graduates from Great Oaks Career Campuses carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.1x is well below the trade program average.
Are there apprenticeship options for Precision Metalworking?
The DOL recognizes 131 apprenticeship pathways related to Precision Metalworking. For students weighing Great Oaks Career Campuses's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Precision Metalworking graduates?
With approximately 164,200 annual openings across mapped careers, Precision Metalworking offers a very large employment pool. Great Oaks Career Campuses graduates enter a market shaped by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →