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Welding at Cerritos College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Welding, consider the program at Cerritos College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cerritos College is located in Norwalk, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 214 welding graduations were recorded at Cerritos College.
Online & Distance Learning at Cerritos College
Online coursework is an option at Cerritos College. Among 21,859 students, 6,941 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,944 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Welding graduates at Cerritos College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Welding graduates at Cerritos College are 9% women (20) and 91% men (194).
Welding Associate’s Program at Cerritos College
Among the 34 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Cerritos College, 15% were women (5) and 85% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos 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 Cerritos College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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