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Welding at South Plains College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Welding, consider the program at South Plains College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Plains College is located in Levelland, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 124 welding graduations were recorded at South Plains College.
Online Class Availability at South Plains College
Online coursework is an option at South Plains College. Among 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at South Plains College
Use these rankings to compare South Plains College’s Welding program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #31 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 89 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 90 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #254 of 617 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 596 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Welding graduates at South Plains College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at South Plains College are 10% women (12) and 90% men (112).
Welding Associate’s Program at South Plains College
Of the 11 associate’s welding graduates at South Plains College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at South Plains College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at South Plains 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
Graduates of the Welding program at South Plains College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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