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Welding at Central Community College
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Central Community College sits in Grand Island, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 213 welding degrees were granted at Central Community College.
Online Class Availability at Central Community College
Online coursework is an option at Central Community College. Of 6,927 students, 4,078 (59%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,328 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Central Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central Community College’s Welding program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 596 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 617 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Welding graduates at Central Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Central Community College are 14% women (29) and 86% men (184).
Welding Associate’s Program at Central Community College
Of the 42 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Central Community College, 5% were women (2) and 95% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Central Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Central Community College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*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 Central Community College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.