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Wielding in South Carolina

Wielding Schools in South Carolina

1,150 Wielding students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Wielding is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 112 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Wielding Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 666
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 484
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 484

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Wielding Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 7,580 people employed in jobs related to a wielding degree, compared to 424,270 nationwide.

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Wages for Wielding Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, wielding grads earn an average of $43,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,160.

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

#1

Arclabs

Piedmont
458 Degrees in Major Awarded
505 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Arclabs will pay a net price of $21,800.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

In their early career, TCTC grads earn an average salary of $33,921. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,247 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 48% of the teachers are full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,376 after graduation.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Spartanburg Community College will pay a net price of $2,565. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,702. In their early career, Florence-Darlington Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,495. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,030. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Wielding Careers in SC

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 15% $40,840
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $42,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Machine Tool Technology 174
CNC Machinist 31
Machine Shop Assistant 13

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