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Welding at Western Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what Western Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Piedmont Community College is in Morganton, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 welding degrees were awarded at Western Piedmont Community College.
Studying Online at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Of 1,813 students, 422 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Welding graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (6).
Welding Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Of the 1 associate’s welding graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Graduates of the Welding program at Western Piedmont Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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