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Welding at American River College
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what American River College. Get started with the following essential facts.
American River College sits in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 welding graduations were recorded at American River College.
Studying Online at American River College
Distance learning is available at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Welding graduates at American River College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Welding graduates at American River College are 21% women (6) and 79% men (23).
Welding Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 11 associate’s welding degrees awarded at American River College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 36% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at American River College, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at American River College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Welding majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,993 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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