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Welding at Ozarks Technical Community College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what Ozarks Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ozarks Technical Community College is in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 welding graduations were recorded at Ozarks Technical Community College.
Studying Online at Ozarks Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Ozarks Technical Community College. Of 11,380 students, 2,774 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,753 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Ozarks Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare Ozarks Technical Community College’s Welding program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #72 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #273 of 617 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #353 of 596 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Welding graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Ozarks Technical Community College are 17% women (10) and 83% men (48).
Welding Associate’s Program at Ozarks Technical Community College
Of the 7 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Ozarks Technical Community College, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Ozarks Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Ozarks Technical Community College, below 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
Graduates of the Welding program at Ozarks Technical Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.