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Associate Degrees in Welding Technology/Welder
Education Levels of Wielding Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3,294 students earned their associate degree in wielding. This makes it the 16th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wielding at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 27,089 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15,644 |
| Associate Degree | 3,294 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Wielding Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for wielding students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in wielding. About 88.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,903 |
| Women | 391 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wielding associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 660 |
| White | 2,152 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 290 |
Most Popular Wielding Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 361 colleges that offer an associate degree in wielding. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for wielding students seekingan associate degree is Texas State Technical College. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The wielding program at Texas State Technical College awarded 111 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The wielding program at Southern Technical College awarded 88 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 15% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 people received their associate degree in wielding from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Alfred State College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 associate degrees were handed out to wielding majors at Alfred State. About 8% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lone Star College System is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their associate degree in wielding from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 11% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in wielding from Penn College. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Ferris State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. The wielding program at Ferris State University awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
Austin Community College District comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 35,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 associate degrees were handed out to wielding majors at Austin Community College District. Of these students, 6% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Texas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in wielding from South Texas College.
Pittsburgh Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to wielding majors at Pittsburgh Technical College.
Pueblo Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in wielding from Pueblo Community College. About 6% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jacinto Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in wielding from San Jacinto College. About 8% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their associate degree is Triangle Tech - Sunbury. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in wielding from Triangle Tech - Sunbury.
Central Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in wielding from Central Community College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their associate degree is State Technical College of Missouri. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to wielding majors at STC. About 5% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Triangle Tech - Greensburg is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in wielding from Triangle Tech - Greensburg. About 21% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Triangle Tech - Dubois comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in wielding from Triangle Tech - Dubois.
The 17th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Delhi. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to wielding majors at SUNY Delhi. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to wielding majors at TWS. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to wielding majors at Triangle Tech - Bethlehem.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wielding that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 749 |
| CNC Machinist | 316 |
| Tool & Die Technology | 187 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 145 |
| Ironworking | 90 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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