Boilermaking Major

Boilermaking is a major that typically falls into the Precision Production category.

There are 1 programs available throughout the country that offer an associate’s degree in boilermaking, 0 that offer a bachelor’s degree, and 0 that offer a master’s degree.

Who Is Getting a Boilermaking Degree?

In 2017, roughly boilermaking majors graduated with a bachelor’s degree, making it the most popular major in the country.

Racial Distribution

At the countrywide level, the racial distribution of boilermaking majors is as follows:

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What Will You Learn as a Boilermaking Major?

An O*NET survey asked people with careers related to boilermaking to rate how important certain subject areas were to their job. The following are some of the results of that survey. Importance was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Boilermaking Majors

A major in boilermaking should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

Skills for Boilermaking Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to boilermaking:

Abilities for Boilermaking Majors

As a boilermaking major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

What Can You Do With a Boilermaking Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with boilermaking:

Careers Related to Boilermaking

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Boilermakers	8.7%	$62,150

Boilermaking Major Salary

Average salaries range from $63,000 to $63,000 for careers related to boilermaking. This range includes all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, the typical high school graduate makes between $29,000 and $57,000 a year. The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $44,000 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,000 and $120,000.

Your salary will be largely dependent on the career path you follow and what area of the country (or world) you work. Getting a graduate degree may open up more options with higher salary potential.

Amount of Education Required for Boilermaking Major Jobs

Some careers associated with boilermaking require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for boilermaking careers below.

Education Levels for Careers Associated With Boilermaking

Level of Education	Percentage of Workers
Less Than a High School Diploma	37.7%
High School Diploma or Equivalent	21.6%
Post-Secondary Certificate	36.7%
Some College Courses	1.5%
Associate's Degree or Equivalent	0%
Bachelor's Degree	0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate	0%
Master's Degree	0%
Post-Master's Certificate	0%
First Professional Degree	0%
Doctoral Degree	0%
Post-Doctoral Training	0%

Online Boilermaking Programs

There are 0 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in boilermaking, with 0 of them offering at least some courses online.

Online learners must listen or watch video lectures, participate in group chats or forums, submit papers and assignments electronically, take tests, and meet deadlines.

Many learners are drawn to online programs due to the ease of use and flexibility. Students should be warned that those who enroll in online programs can take longer to graduate than average and are more likely to drop out.

Is a Boilermaking Major Worth It?

The median salary for a boilermaking grad is $63,000 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 63% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $486,800 after 20 years!

Related Majors

• Precision Production Trades
• Leatherworking & Upholstery
• Precision Metal Working
• Woodworking
• Boilermaking
• Other Precision Production

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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