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Wielding in Georgia

Wielding Schools in Georgia

In 2021-2022, 2,944 students earned their Wielding degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Wielding is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Wielding Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,444
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 500
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 500

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Wielding Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 12,210 people employed in jobs related to a wielding degree, compared to 424,270 nationwide.

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Wages for Wielding Jobs in Georgia

In this state, wielding grads earn an average of $37,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,160.

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

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,200 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,994 after graduation. A typical student attending West Georgia Technical College will pay a net price of $2,127.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,021 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,725 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,636.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,068. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. In their early career, Chattahoochee Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,236.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,705 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,407. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, OFTC grads earn an average salary of $26,683.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $26,224 after graduation.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

A typical student attending Georgia Northwestern Technical College will pay a net price of $4,038. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,071. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. In their early career, Lanier Technical College grads earn an average salary of $32,573. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,705 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,488 a year.

Wielding Careers in GA

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 17% $36,050
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 5% $36,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
CNC Machinist 118
Machine Shop Assistant 109
Tool & Die Technology 5

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