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Welding at Linn-Benton Community College
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what Linn-Benton Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Linn-Benton Community College sits in Albany, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 welding graduations were recorded at Linn-Benton Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Linn-Benton Community College
Distance learning is available at Linn-Benton Community College. Of 5,242 students, 1,109 (21%) studied exclusively online and 2,100 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Linn-Benton Community College
Rankings can help you compare Linn-Benton Community College’s Welding program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 77 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #64 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #388 of 596 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 617 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Welding graduates at Linn-Benton Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Welding graduates at Linn-Benton Community College are 18% women (8) and 82% men (36).
Welding Associate’s Program at Linn-Benton Community College
Among the 22 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Linn-Benton Community College, 18% were women (4) and 82% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Linn-Benton Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 23% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Linn-Benton 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
Those who complete Welding program at Linn-Benton Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.