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Welding at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 333 welding degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.
Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Welding program to other colleges that offer this major.
Best-Paid Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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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