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Welding at Grand Rapids Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Welding, you may want to check out the program at Grand Rapids Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Rapids Community College sits in Grand Rapids, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 45 welding degrees were granted at Grand Rapids Community College.
Studying Online at Grand Rapids Community College
Distance learning is available at Grand Rapids Community College. Of 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Rankings can help you compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Welding program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #70 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #290 of 596 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 617 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Welding graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Welding graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 7% women (3) and 93% men (42).
Welding Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Of the 5 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Grand Rapids Community College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at Grand Rapids Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Welding graduates, 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.