Precision Metalworking at Lynnes Welding Training

Fargo, ND · Private for-profit · Certificate · Precision Metal Working

with a smaller student body of 36 in Fargo, ND.

Program Analysis

At $45,833 per year, Precision Metalworking graduates from Lynnes Welding Training earn slightly above the $36,869 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 9% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

The median debt load of $3,385 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #171 of 355 Precision Metalworking programs, Lynnes Welding Training scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

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

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
56
Score
57
High End
Earnings $45,833/yr (24% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (87% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (164,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$46K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
22 of 24
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$3,385
0.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,856
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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Precision Metalworking careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 56/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Precision Metalworking at Lynnes Welding Training?
A score of 56/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Precision Metalworking field.
Is Precision Metalworking from Lynnes Welding Training a future-proof career choice?
Precision Metalworking rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 13% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
What's the typical debt for Precision Metalworking graduates from Lynnes Welding Training?
At $3,385 in median debt, Precision Metalworking graduates from Lynnes Welding Training carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.1x is well below the trade program average.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Precision Metalworking graduates?
Beyond Lynnes Welding Training's classroom route, 131 registered apprenticeships map to Precision Metalworking careers — including Cnc Operator - Milling. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Precision Metalworking graduates?
The very large job market (164,200 annual openings) works in favor of Precision Metalworking graduates. The national outlook is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →