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Wielding in California

Wielding Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 2,580 students earned their Wielding degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Wielding is the 292nd most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Wielding Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,520
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 794
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 794
Associate Degree 266

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 58.4%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Wielding Grads in California

In this state, there are 30,230 people employed in jobs related to a wielding degree, compared to 424,270 nationwide.

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Wages for Wielding Jobs in California

In this state, wielding grads earn an average of $40,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $39,160.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer wielding degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Cerritos College

Norwalk
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,571 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,026.

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#3

Shasta College

Redding
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,121 Total Students

A typical student attending Shasta College will pay a net price of $5,243. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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#4

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,093 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,149. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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#4

Merced College

Merced
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,645 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,745.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 40% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,461.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

A typical student attending Long Beach City College will pay a net price of $4,839. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,646. 44% of the teachers are full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

Victor Valley College

Victorville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,319. 18% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

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#10

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,142. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

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#10

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,521 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 85% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,306.

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#10

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. 72% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Orange Coast College will pay a net price of $4,551.

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Wielding Careers in CA

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8% $42,760
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $38,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Machine Tool Technology 75
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 11

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