Welding Undergraduate Certificates
There are 902 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Welding. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Welding graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Welding Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57,768 people earned theirWelding majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Welding at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 18,737 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,671 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 29,707 |
Earnings of Welding Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Welding of $39,416 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,800 |
| 4 years | $39,416 |
| 5 years | $44,203 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Welding students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 89.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16,740 |
| Women | 1,997 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Welding graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,478 | 50.6% |
| Asian | 175 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,995 | 26.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,127 | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 341 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 773 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 767 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 40 | 0.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Welding Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 946 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Welding. Learn more about the most popular below:
Tulsa Welding School-Houston tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Welding majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,170 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 984 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 658 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arclabs is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 599 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 565 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 563 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 505 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 480 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 467 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwood Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 420 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northshore Technical Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 409 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 403 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 385 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 352 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. This school awarded 334 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Welding. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their undergraduate certificate in Welding from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver is a popular choice for Welding majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 332 undergraduate certificates in Welding in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Welding here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Welding that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 3,539 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 2,174 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 1,634 |
| Metal Fabricator | 552 |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 509 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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