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Welding at College of Western Idaho
If you are interested in studying Welding, you may want to check out the program at College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 57 welding degrees were awarded at College of Western Idaho.
Online & Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho
Distance learning is available at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Use these rankings to compare College of Western Idaho’s Welding program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #9 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 596 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 617 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Welding graduates at College of Western Idaho, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Welding graduates at College of Western Idaho are 11% women (6) and 89% men (51).
Welding Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Of the 17 associate’s welding degrees awarded at College of Western Idaho, 18% were women (3) and 82% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.