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Wielding in Washington

Wielding Schools in Washington

806 Wielding students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Wielding is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 177 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Wielding Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 328
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 265
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 265
Associate Degree 213

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of wielding majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 17.0%
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Jobs for Wielding Grads in Washington

8,480 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 Washington

Wielding grads earn an average of $49,560 in the state and $39,160 nationwide.

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

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,984 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 33% of students get financical aid.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 52% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,491. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,107 a year. A typical student attending Everett Community College will pay a net price of $8,170. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Olympic College

Bremerton
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,873. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#6

Charter College

Vancouver
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $25,372.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,486 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,469 Total Students

In their early career, GHC grads earn an average salary of $30,520. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,644. A typical student attending Spokane Community College will pay a net price of $4,933.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,084 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,499 after earning their degree at this institution.

Wielding Careers in WA

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $49,770
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $38,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Machine Tool Technology 211
CNC Machinist 85
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 19
Tool & Die Technology 19
Machine Shop Assistant 13
Metal Fabricator 4

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