Welding Technology/Welder at Gateway Community and Technical College in Florence, KY

Precision Production Certificate CIP 48.0508

Total Graduates

35

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

77%

27 of 35

Female Graduates

23%

8 of 35

Annual Tuition

$4,464

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Welding Technology/Welder

Certificate 183 grads Certificate 117 grads Certificate 35 grads Associate's 13 grads

Program Popularity

#34
of 874 colleges nationally
96.1%
Produces more graduates than 96.1% of colleges offering this program
39,558
Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Welding Technology/Welder.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 48.0508
Program Family Precision Production

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 35 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 77% male, 23% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

Primary Occupation
$51,000
Median Annual Salary
$38,130 $75,850
10th percentile 90th percentile
424,040 employed nationally +2.2% projected growth

Related Occupations

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders -9%
$47,060

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$51,000

10-Year Job Growth

+2.2%

Career Readiness Score

0/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$40,800+2.2%
0%
primary100% confidence
$37,648-9%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$38,250

Peak Salary

$63,750

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (0)

No specific skills data available

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

0%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

R
Realistic
C
Conventional
I
Investigative

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Practical
Hands-on
Organized
Detail-oriented
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Knowledge
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Do you value monitoring?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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