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Welding at Odessa College
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what Odessa College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Odessa College is located in Odessa, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 welding degrees were granted at Odessa College.
Online Class Availability at Odessa College
Many students take online classes at Odessa College. Of 9,981 students, 3,980 (40%) studied exclusively online and 2,073 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Welding graduates at Odessa College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Odessa College are 12% women (12) and 88% men (87).
Welding Associate’s Program at Odessa College
Of the 11 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Odessa College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Odessa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Odessa College, above 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 Odessa 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.