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Welding Schools in Illinois

1,847 students earned Wielding degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Welding major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Welding Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,153
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,153
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,153
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 606
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 606
Associate Degree 88

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Welding Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 13,930 people employed in jobs related to a wielding degree, compared to 424,270 nationwide.

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Wages for Welding Jobs in Illinois

In this state, wielding grads earn an average of $36,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,160.

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

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
504 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,073. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SWIC will pay a net price of $6,995.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,972. 100% of the teachers are full time.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
321 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,865 after earning their degree at this institution.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,386 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Sauk Valley Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,818. 86% of students get financical aid.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,928 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of students get financical aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,977 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,827 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 90% of students get financical aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $1,901. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Welding Careers in IL

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 5% $40,090
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $35,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
CNC Machinist 148
Machine Tool Technology 93
Machine Shop Assistant 92
Tool & Die Technology 15
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 4

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