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Welding at Richland Community College
If you are interested in studying Welding, consider the program at Richland Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Richland Community College is located in Decatur, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 welding graduations were recorded at Richland Community College.
Online Class Availability at Richland Community College
Many students take online classes at Richland Community College. Among 2,388 students, 384 (16%) studied exclusively online and 487 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Welding graduates at Richland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Welding graduates at Richland Community College are 6% women (1) and 94% men (15).
Welding Associate’s Program at Richland Community College
Of the 4 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Richland Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Richland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*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 Richland Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.