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Welding Schools in Louisiana

1,420 Wielding students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Welding is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Welding Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 729
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 729
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 691
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 691
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 691

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 40.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Welding Grads in Louisiana

13,680 people in the state and 424,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to wielding.

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Wages for Welding Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, wielding grads earn an average of $44,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,160.

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

554 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,192 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,289.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,552 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $22,657 after graduation. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,013 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,245.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,939 a year. A typical student attending South Louisiana Community College will pay a net price of $8,753.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
935 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,716 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,974 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,311. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,105 Total Students

A typical student attending Fletcher Technical Community College will pay a net price of $8,935. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,267 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,914 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,496. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

#10

Moore Career College

Baton Rouge
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,806.

Welding Careers in LA

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $51,020
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $43,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Machine Tool Technology 76

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