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Welding Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 902 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Welding.
Education Levels of Welding Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 57,768 students earned theirWelding 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 | 3,671 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 29,707 |
Earnings of Welding Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Welding of $39,416 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Welding Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 946 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Welding. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Welding students seeking a bachelor's degree is Tulsa Welding School-Houston. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,170 people received their bachelor's degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 984 bachelor's degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 658 bachelor's degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Welding. This school awarded 599 bachelor's 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.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 565 people received their bachelor's degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 563 people received their bachelor's degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to 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 bachelor's degrees in Welding. This school awarded 505 bachelor's degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their bachelor's degree in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Welding. This school awarded 480 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 467 people received their bachelor's degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 420 bachelor's 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.
Northshore Technical Community College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 409 bachelor's 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.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their bachelor's degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Welding. This school awarded 385 bachelor's degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 359 bachelor's 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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 334 people received their bachelor's degree in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Welding. This school awarded 333 bachelor's degrees in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 332 bachelor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Welding that also offer bachelor’s 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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