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Welding at SOWELA Technical Community College
If you plan to study Welding, you may want to check out the program at SOWELA Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
SOWELA Technical Community College is located in Lake Charles, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 140 welding graduations were recorded at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at SOWELA Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at SOWELA Technical Community College. Of 3,446 students, 368 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,407 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Students who finish Welding program at SOWELA Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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