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Welding Schools in South Dakota

In 2021-2022, 97 students earned their Wielding degrees in SD.

In terms of popularity, Welding is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Welding Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 67
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 67
Associate Degree 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 84.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Welding Grads in South Dakota

3,380 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 South Dakota

A typical salary for a wielding grad in the state is $38,420, compared to a typical salary of $39,160 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in South Dakota that offer wielding degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,988 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $34,739 after graduation. A typical student attending Western Dakota Tech will pay a net price of $14,788.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $41,341 after graduation.

Welding Careers in SD

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $37,440
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $43,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Machine Tool Technology 21

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