Precision Metalworking at M T Training Center

Grand Prairie, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate · Precision Metal Working

a compact campus enrolling 261 students in Grand Prairie, TX.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,420 track close to the $36,869 national median for Precision Metalworking programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With only 13% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 12%. Career paths for Precision Metalworking are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

At $10,378 in median debt against $31,420 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #296 out of 355 programs, M T Training Center's financial outcomes for Precision Metalworking trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $31,420 to $36,334 over five years (16% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 131 registered apprenticeships mapped to Precision Metalworking, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $31,420/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (87% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (164,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$372K
3.7% 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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$10,378
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,334
16% 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

View all 24 career paths with full salary data →

Precision Metalworking Career Guide

What can you do with a Precision Metalworking credential from M T Training Center? 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 M T Training Center?
At 49/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Precision Metalworking programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How AI-proof is a career in Precision Metalworking?
For M T Training Center 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.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Precision Metalworking program at M T Training Center?
If M T Training Center's tuition gives you pause, consider that 131 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Precision Metalworking. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the job market like for Precision Metalworking from M T Training Center?
The career paths mapped to Precision Metalworking have roughly 164,200 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →