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Welding at Pima Community College
If you are interested in studying Welding, consider the program at Pima Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pima Community College sits in Tucson, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 welding degrees were granted at Pima Community College.
Studying Online at Pima Community College
Online coursework is an option at Pima Community College. Among 16,283 students, 5,143 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,421 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Pima Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pima Community College’s Welding program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 617 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 596 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Welding graduates at Pima Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Welding graduates at Pima Community College are 10% women (4) and 90% men (35).
Welding Associate’s Program at Pima Community College
Of the 18 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Pima Community College, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Pima Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Pima Community College, higher 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 Pima Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.