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Wielding in New Mexico

Wielding Schools in New Mexico

303 students earned Wielding degrees in New Mexico in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Wielding is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Wielding Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 145
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 145
Associate Degree 96
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of wielding majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.2%
  • White: 22.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 26.4%
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Jobs for Wielding Grads in New Mexico

1,800 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 New Mexico

In this state, wielding grads earn an average of $54,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,160.

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

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,836 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,998. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

In their early career, Clovis Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,187. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,455. 41% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,122. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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San Juan College

Farmington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. A typical student attending SJC will pay a net price of $4,546. 32% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,060. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,301 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Navajo Tech will pay a net price of $2,993.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,361 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending NMSU Carlsbad will pay a net price of $5,159. 96% of students get financical aid.

Wielding Careers in NM

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,530
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Machine Tool Technology 7
Other Precision Metal Working 6

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