Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $12,280
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $12,280
- Average Net Price
- $19,921
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.9%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,328
- Books & Supplies
- $0
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 22.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $19,056 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $19,912 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $20,531 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,034 |
| $110,001+ | $23,792 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families pay around $19,900 per year on average, though costs vary by income level. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,056 annually, while those from households above $110,000 pay $23,792. Since this is a two-year program, expect total costs around $40,000 to $48,000 for the complete gunsmithing education.
Most graduates leave with manageable debt of $9,500, translating to monthly payments of just $101. This specialized firearms training pays off quickly with median earnings of $53,300 in the first year after graduation. Only 23% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or use alternative funding. The 85.5% employment rate reflects strong demand for skilled gunsmiths.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying nearly $5,000 less annually than wealthy peers while accessing the same specialized technical training that leads to solid middle-class wages.
Most graduates leave with manageable debt of $9,500, translating to monthly payments of just $101. This specialized firearms training pays off quickly with median earnings of $53,300 in the first year after graduation. Only 23% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or use alternative funding. The 85.5% employment rate reflects strong demand for skilled gunsmiths.
Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying nearly $5,000 less annually than wealthy peers while accessing the same specialized technical training that leads to solid middle-class wages.
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