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Welding at Lamar Institute of Technology
If you plan to study Welding, you may want to check out the program at Lamar Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lamar Institute of Technology is in Beaumont, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 113 welding degrees were granted at Lamar Institute of Technology.
Studying Online at Lamar Institute of Technology
Distance learning is available at Lamar Institute of Technology. Of 5,680 students, 1,839 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,711 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Lamar Institute of Technology
Use these rankings to compare Lamar Institute of Technology’s Welding program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #24 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 89 |
| Best Value | Texas | #36 of 67 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #50 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #298 of 596 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #305 of 617 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Welding graduates at Lamar Institute of Technology, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Welding graduates at Lamar Institute of Technology are 10% women (11) and 90% men (102).
Welding Associate’s Program at Lamar Institute of Technology
Of the 7 associate’s welding graduates at Lamar Institute of Technology, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Lamar Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 57% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Lamar Institute of Technology, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Those who complete Welding program at Lamar Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.