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Welding at Rock Valley College
If you are interested in studying Welding, you may want to check out the program at Rock Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 welding degrees were awarded at Rock Valley College.
Online Class Availability at Rock Valley College
Many students take online classes at Rock Valley College. Among 5,978 students, 1,079 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,814 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for Welding Graduates
Those who complete Welding program at Rock Valley College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.