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Welding at Compton College
If you are interested in studying Welding, consider the program at Compton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Compton College sits in Compton, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 3 welding degrees were granted at Compton College.
Online & Distance Learning at Compton College
Distance learning is available at Compton College. Among 5,225 students, 1,387 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,175 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Welding graduates at Compton College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Compton College are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).
Welding Associate’s Program at Compton College
Of the 1 associate’s welding graduates at Compton College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Compton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Compton 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
Those who complete Welding program at Compton College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.