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Welding Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Welding is offered at 902 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Welding.
Education Levels of Welding Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 57,768 degrees were awarded toWelding majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Welding at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 18,737 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,671 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 29,707 |
Earnings of Welding Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Welding of $39,416 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,800 |
| 4 years | $39,416 |
| 5 years | $44,203 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Welding majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Welding Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 946 colleges that offer a associate degree in Welding. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Welding students seeking a associate degree is Tulsa Welding School-Houston. This school awarded 1,170 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. This school awarded 984 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. This school awarded 658 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arclabs comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 599 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. This school awarded 565 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 563 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 505 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 500 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 480 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. This school awarded 467 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwood Technical College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northshore Technical Community College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 409 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 403 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. This school awarded 385 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. This school awarded 359 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 334 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their associate degree in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 332 associate degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Welding that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 3,539 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 2,174 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 1,634 |
| Metal Fabricator | 552 |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 509 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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