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Welding at Wilkes Community College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what Wilkes Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes Community College is in Wilkesboro, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 86 welding graduations were recorded at Wilkes Community College.
Online Class Availability at Wilkes Community College
Many students take online classes at Wilkes Community College. Among 2,593 students, 834 (32%) studied exclusively online and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Those who complete Welding program at Wilkes Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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