Welding at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Welding, take a look at what West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is in Paducah, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 262 welding degrees were granted at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
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Studying Online at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Among 5,274 students, 1,354 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,189 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Graduates of the Welding program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Welding majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,993 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.