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Welding at Mountain Empire Community College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what Mountain Empire Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mountain Empire Community College is located in Big Stone Gap, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 welding graduations were recorded at Mountain Empire Community College.
Online Class Availability at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance learning is available at Mountain Empire Community College. Among 2,116 students, 678 (32%) studied exclusively online and 934 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Those who complete Welding program at Mountain Empire Community College work across a variety of fields. 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
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