Welding Technology/Welder at McDowell Technical Community College in Marion, NC

Precision Production ASSOCIATE CIP 48.0508

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

75%

3 of 4

Female Graduates

25%

1 of 4

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,958

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Welding Technology/Welder. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,958 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare McDowell Technical Community College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Welding Technology/Welder.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 48.0508

Program Family Precision Production

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 4 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 75% male, 25% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for McDowell Technical Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Welding Technology - Diploma- D50420	58%	72%	75%	$11,075

In the Welding Technology - Diploma- D50420 program at McDowell Technical Community College, 72% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 58% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,075 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

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
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers SOC: 51-4121	$40,800	+2.2%	0%	primary100% confidence
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC: 51-4122	$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

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.

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Institution

School Name McDowell Technical Community College

Location Marion, NC

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,958

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,566

Average Net Price $8,024

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Program Information

CIP Code: 48.0508

CIP Family: 48

IPEDS ID: