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Welding at Westmoreland County Community College
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what Westmoreland County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Westmoreland County Community College is located in Youngwood, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 welding degrees were granted at Westmoreland County Community College.
Studying Online at Westmoreland County Community College
Many students take online classes at Westmoreland County Community College. Of 3,990 students, 1,113 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 937 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Welding graduates at Westmoreland County Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at Westmoreland County Community College are 29% women (4) and 71% men (10).
Welding Associate’s Program at Westmoreland County Community College
Among the 10 associate’s welding graduates at Westmoreland County Community College, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Westmoreland County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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
Those who complete Welding program at Westmoreland County Community College go on to a range of careers. 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.