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Welding at Northwest College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Welding, consider the program at Northwest College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest College sits in Powell, WY.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 welding graduations were recorded at Northwest College.
Studying Online at Northwest College
Distance learning is available at Northwest College. Of 1,486 students, 271 (18%) studied exclusively online and 600 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Northwest College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest College’s Welding program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #None of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 596 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #None of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #None of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 617 |
| Best Value | Wyoming | #None of 6 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Welding graduates at Northwest College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Welding graduates at Northwest College are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).
Welding Associate’s Program at Northwest College
Of the 3 associate’s welding graduates at Northwest 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 Northwest College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Northwest 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at Northwest 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.