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Welding at Laney College
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what Laney College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Laney College is in Oakland, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 welding degrees were granted at Laney College.
Studying Online at Laney College
Distance learning is available at Laney College. Of 9,328 students, 3,075 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,372 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Welding graduates at Laney College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Laney College are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).
Welding Associate’s Program at Laney College
Among the 3 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Laney College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Laney College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Laney 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 Laney College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.