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Welding at Columbia Basin College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Welding, you may want to check out the program at Columbia Basin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia Basin College is located in Pasco, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 welding graduations were recorded at Columbia Basin College.
Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Basin College
Many students take online classes at Columbia Basin College. Among 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Welding graduates at Columbia Basin College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Columbia Basin College are 22% women (2) and 78% men (7).
Welding Associate’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Among the 9 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Columbia Basin College, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Welding Graduates
Graduates of the Welding program at Columbia Basin College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.