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Undergraduate Certificates in Welding Technology/Welder
Education Levels of Wielding Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15,644 students earned their undergraduate certificate in wielding. This makes it the 4th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wielding at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 27,089 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15,644 |
| Associate Degree | 3,294 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Wielding Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for wielding majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in wielding. About 90.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14,218 |
| Women | 1,426 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wielding undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 144 |
| Black or African American | 1,723 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,586 |
| White | 8,647 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,503 |
Most Popular Wielding Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 714 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arclabs tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 412 undergraduate certificates were handed out to wielding majors at Arclabs. About 9% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The wielding program at Central Louisiana Technical Community College awarded 337 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 293 undergraduate certificates were handed out to wielding majors at HIWT. About 7% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Mech-Tech College. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 291 undergraduate certificates were handed out to wielding majors at Mech-Tech College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in wielding. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 289 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from MTI - Springfield, Illinois. About 14% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Texas State Technical College. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 287 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from TSTC. About 7% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee. About 5% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universal Technical Institute - Dallas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The wielding program at Universal Technical Institute - Dallas awarded 181 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 6% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jacinto Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 undergraduate certificates were handed out to wielding majors at San Jacinto College. Of these students, 5% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 161 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from TWS. About 9% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Universal Technical Institute - Avondale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in wielding. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 undergraduate certificates were handed out to wielding majors at UTI Avondale. About 8% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Western Technical College. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The wielding program at Western Technical College awarded 148 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 undergraduate certificates were handed out to wielding majors at Lincoln Tech - East Windsor. Of these students, 14% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northshore Technical Community College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The wielding program at Northshore Technical Community College awarded 140 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from TWS. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is North Central Texas College. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from NCTC. Of these students, 5% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in wielding. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 people received their undergraduate certificate in wielding from UTI Rancho Cucamonga. About 7% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Apex Technical School. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The wielding program at Apex Technical School awarded 132 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 8% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Delta Technical College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The wielding program at Delta Technical College awarded 123 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wielding that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 3,341 |
| CNC Machinist | 839 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 385 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 214 |
| Tool & Die Technology | 179 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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