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Wielding in North Carolina

Wielding Schools in North Carolina

In 2021-2022, 2,293 students earned their Wielding degrees in NC.

A Wielding major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Wielding Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,790
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 306
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 306
Associate Degree 197

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of wielding majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 73.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Wielding Grads in North Carolina

There are 10,920 people in the state and 424,270 people in the nation working in wielding jobs.

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Wages for Wielding Jobs in North Carolina

Wielding grads earn an average of $41,360 in the state and $39,160 nationwide.

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

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,214.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,750. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $28,637 after graduation.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,716 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,016. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,437 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,317 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

#6

Gaston College

Dallas
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,346 after earning their degree at this institution.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,815 Total Students

In their early career, Wayne Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,318. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,285. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This public school has an average net price of $4,563.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,016 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,802 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,789 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,316 after graduation. 76% of students get financical aid.

Wielding Careers in NC

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $39,610
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $40,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
CNC Machinist 497
Machine Shop Assistant 252

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