Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $91,766 to $865,362. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
Worth comparing
Program Category
Precision Metal Working
Degreeli uses field pages to show whether value is consistent or whether the same major swings dramatically depending on the school, price point, and completion environment.
Offerings In Preview Catalog
43
Positive ROI Routes
43/43
Best Current ROI
$865,362
Fastest Payback
1 years
What To Compare
Stack payback speed against downside, not just upside.
Families should read this category through three questions: which school delivers the best risk-adjusted upside, how fast the cost gets recouped, and how much value evaporates once completion risk enters the picture.
School-Level Routes
Where Precision Metal Working currently looks strongest
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Dunwoody College of Technology
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$865,362
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,309,964
10-Year Earnings
$70,886
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
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Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$798,817
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,704,324
10-Year Earnings
$86,941
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$730,386
Years To Recoup
2.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,558,324
10-Year Earnings
$79,641
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Dunwoody College of Technology
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$722,342
Years To Recoup
12 years
On-Time ROI
$1,093,464
10-Year Earnings
$60,061
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$698,192
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,305,520
10-Year Earnings
$70,298
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
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Ranken Technical College
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$685,781
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,290,760
10-Year Earnings
$68,297
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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Idaho State University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$632,165
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,604,888
10-Year Earnings
$82,683
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Northern Michigan University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$593,416
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,138,120
10-Year Earnings
$59,723
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Montana State University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$575,711
Years To Recoup
10.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,008,604
10-Year Earnings
$54,930
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
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Alfred State College--SUNY
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$546,545
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$992,636
10-Year Earnings
$52,635
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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Ranken Technical College
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$535,380
Years To Recoup
9.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,007,680
10-Year Earnings
$54,143
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
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Clark College
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$531,364
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,364,220
10-Year Earnings
$70,504
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Eastern Florida State College
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$507,686
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$974,820
10-Year Earnings
$50,029
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Idaho State University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$501,824
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,273,988
10-Year Earnings
$66,138
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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National University College
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$485,030
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$892,420
10-Year Earnings
$46,405
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Vincennes University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$482,242
Years To Recoup
4.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,239,060
10-Year Earnings
$64,198
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Vincennes University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$471,913
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,212,520
10-Year Earnings
$62,871
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Northwest Florida State College
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$446,489
Years To Recoup
2.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,148,376
10-Year Earnings
$58,333
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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SUNY College of Technology--Delhi
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$440,971
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$970,660
10-Year Earnings
$51,978
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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Colorado Mesa University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$437,056
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,076,228
10-Year Earnings
$56,832
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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Santa Ana College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$419,599
Years To Recoup
1.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,360,128
10-Year Earnings
$68,633
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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New Mexico State University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$414,009
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$750,424
10-Year Earnings
$39,299
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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University of Arkansas--Monticello
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$410,428
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$845,372
10-Year Earnings
$45,126
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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Santa Ana College
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$400,997
Years To Recoup
1.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,299,828
10-Year Earnings
$65,618
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Baker College
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$394,478
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,100,972
10-Year Earnings
$57,680
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Spokane Community College
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$382,384
Years To Recoup
2.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,147,268
10-Year Earnings
$58,458
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$382,266
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,032,872
10-Year Earnings
$53,007
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Washburn University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$373,633
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$705,500
10-Year Earnings
$38,331
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
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Grayson College
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$370,428
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$927,460
10-Year Earnings
$47,549
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Palm Beach State College
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$367,681
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$895,472
10-Year Earnings
$46,610
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Florida Gateway College
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$367,054
Years To Recoup
4.1 years
On-Time ROI
$680,864
10-Year Earnings
$35,116
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Pensacola State College
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$337,152
Years To Recoup
2.2 years
On-Time ROI
$925,732
10-Year Earnings
$47,078
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Pueblo Community College
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$311,408
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,015,020
10-Year Earnings
$53,160
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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South Texas College
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$295,353
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,082,276
10-Year Earnings
$54,464
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Montana State University Billings
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$289,358
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$963,244
10-Year Earnings
$51,467
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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Austin Community College District
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$274,344
Years To Recoup
2.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,358,140
10-Year Earnings
$69,185
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Spokane Community College
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$270,422
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$811,348
10-Year Earnings
$41,662
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Peninsula College
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$270,248
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$732,776
10-Year Earnings
$38,488
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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South Texas College
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$248,753
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$911,516
10-Year Earnings
$45,926
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Pueblo Community College
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$228,621
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$745,180
10-Year Earnings
$39,668
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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Austin Community College District
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$183,153
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$906,700
10-Year Earnings
$46,613
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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Laredo College
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$177,824
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$583,988
10-Year Earnings
$30,359
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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West Virginia University--Parkersburg
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$91,766
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,009,532
10-Year Earnings
$50,838
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.