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Welding at Shelton State Community College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what Shelton State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shelton State Community College is in Tuscaloosa, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 welding degrees were awarded at Shelton State Community College.
Studying Online at Shelton State Community College
Distance learning is available at Shelton State Community College. Among 4,601 students, 1,628 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,356 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Welding graduates at Shelton State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Shelton State Community College are 11% women (4) and 89% men (34).
Welding Associate’s Program at Shelton State Community College
Among the 12 associate’s welding degrees awarded at Shelton State Community College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Shelton State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Shelton State 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at Shelton State Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
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