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Welding at Lower Columbia College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what Lower Columbia College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lower Columbia College sits in Longview, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 welding degrees were awarded at Lower Columbia College.
Online & Distance Learning at Lower Columbia College
Online coursework is an option at Lower Columbia College. Of 2,724 students, 1,028 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,080 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Lower Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Lower Columbia College’s Welding program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #55 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #327 of 617 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #422 of 596 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Welding graduates at Lower Columbia College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Welding graduates at Lower Columbia College are 40% women (4) and 60% men (6).
Welding Associate’s Program at Lower Columbia College
Of the 10 associate’s welding graduates at Lower Columbia College, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Lower Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Lower Columbia 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at Lower Columbia College pursue many career paths. Here 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.
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