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Wielding in California

Wielding Schools in California

2,189 students earned Wielding degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Wielding is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Wielding Majors in California

Wielding majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,155
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 802
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 802
Associate Degree 232

Gender Distribution

In California, a wielding major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of wielding majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 53.1%
  • White: 28.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Wielding Grads in California

30,230 people in the state and 424,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to wielding.

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Wages for Wielding Jobs in California

Wielding grads earn an average of $40,780 in the state and $39,160 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer wielding degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Summit College

San Bernardino
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,100 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $31,028. In their early career, Summit College grads earn an average salary of $35,827.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
800 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. An average student at Advanced Career Institute will pay a net price of $16,795. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,765 after earning their degree at this institution.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 57 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#3

Butte College

Oroville
134 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#7

Merced College

Merced
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,282 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

CET, San Diego

San Diego
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
198 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Cerritos College

Norwalk
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,656 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,797. 89% of students get financical aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,248 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,397. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

Wielding Careers in CA

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8% $42,760
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $38,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to wielding.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Machine Tool Technology 417
Metal Fabricator 148
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 89
Machine Shop Assistant 20

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