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Welding at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College is located in Prestonsburg, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 welding degrees were granted at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Of 2,618 students, 1,127 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 595 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Welding graduates at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Welding graduates at Big Sandy Community and Technical College are 48% women (11) and 52% men (12).
Welding Associate’s Program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Among the 1 associate’s welding graduates at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Welding graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.