Welding at West Virginia Northern Community College
If you are interested in studying Welding, take a look at what West Virginia Northern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia Northern Community College sits in Wheeling, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 welding degrees were granted at West Virginia Northern Community College.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia Northern Community College
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia Northern Community College. Of 1,525 students, 634 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Welding graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Welding graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).
Welding Associate’s Program at West Virginia Northern Community College
Of the 6 associate’s welding degrees awarded at West Virginia Northern Community College, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia Northern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia Northern Community College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Graduates of the Welding program at West Virginia Northern Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Welding graduates, 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
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