Associate Degrees in Welding Technology/Welder
Education Levels of Wielding Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,424 people earned their associate degree in wielding. This earns it the #51 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wielding at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 29,972 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17,163 |
| Associate Degree | 3,424 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Wielding Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for wielding majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for wielding students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in wielding. About 87.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,995 |
| Women | 429 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wielding associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 713 |
| White | 2,250 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 265 |
Most Popular Wielding Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 361 colleges that offer an associate degree in wielding. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas State Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for wielding majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in wielding from TSTC. About 17% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in wielding from Southern Technical College. Of these students, 11% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in wielding from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. About 12% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Alfred State College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in wielding from Alfred State. About 7% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lone Star College System is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in wielding from North Harris Montgomery. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in wielding from Penn College. About 8% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ferris State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in wielding from Ferris. Of these students, 14% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Community College District comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in wielding from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 18% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Texas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in wielding from South Texas College. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Pittsburgh Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in wielding from Pittsburgh Technical College. Of these students, 35% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pueblo Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in wielding from Pueblo Community College. About 21% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jacinto Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in wielding from San Jacinto College. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their associate degree is Triangle Tech - Sunbury. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in wielding from Triangle Tech - Sunbury.
The 14th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their associate degree is State Technical College of Missouri. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in wielding from STC.
Central Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in wielding from Central Community College.
Triangle Tech - Greensburg is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in wielding from Triangle Tech - Greensburg.
The 17th most popular school in the country for wielding majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Delhi. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in wielding from SUNY Delhi. About 14% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Triangle Tech - Dubois comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wielding. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in wielding from Triangle Tech - Dubois.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in wielding from TWS. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Triangle Tech - Bethlehem is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wielding. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in wielding from Triangle Tech - Bethlehem. About 11% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wielding that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 692 |
| CNC Machinist | 275 |
| Tool & Die Technology | 162 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 128 |
| Metal Fabricator | 82 |
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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