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Welding Engineering at Mitchell Technical College
If you plan to study Welding Engineering, take a look at what Mitchell Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mitchell Technical College sits in Mitchell, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 welding engineering degrees were granted at Mitchell Technical College.
Studying Online at Mitchell Technical College
Distance learning is available at Mitchell Technical College. Among 1,186 students, 210 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 102 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Engineering Rankings at Mitchell Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Mitchell Technical College’s Welding Engineering program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 20 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Welding Engineering graduates at Mitchell Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Welding Engineering graduates at Mitchell Technical College are 6% women (1) and 94% men (15).
Welding Engineering Associate’s Program at Mitchell Technical College
Of the 12 associate’s welding engineering graduates at Mitchell Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Mitchell Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Welding Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Mitchell Technical College, below the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Welding Engineering program at Mitchell Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Welding Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
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.