Welding Technology/Welder at Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln, NE
Total Graduates
117
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
94%
110 of 117
Female Graduates
6%
7 of 117
Annual Tuition & Fees
$3,388
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Southeast Community College Area 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 - Associate of Applied Science | 31% | 83% | 83% | $10,815 |
| Basic Welding - Certificate | 99% | 66% | 68% | $18,029 |
| Precision Machining & Automation Technology - Advanced CNC & Automation - Associate of Applied Science | 57% | 85% | 79% | $12,531 |
| Welding Technology - Certificate of Completion | 91% | 71% | 70% | $10,298 |
| Basic Precision Machining - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) | 100% | 76% | 62% | $14,385 |
| Welding Technology - Diploma | 67% | 64% | 88% | $10,516 |
| Precision Machining & Automation Technology - Diploma | 94% | 100% | 100% | $14,534 |
In the Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science program at Southeast Community College Area, 83% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 31% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,815 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Basic Welding - Certificate program at Southeast Community College Area, 66% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 99% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $18,029 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining & Automation Technology - Advanced CNC & Automation - Associate of Applied Science program at Southeast Community College Area, 85% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 57% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $12,531 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding Technology - Certificate of Completion program at Southeast Community College Area, 71% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 91% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,298 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Basic Precision Machining - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) program at Southeast Community College Area, 76% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,385 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding Technology - Diploma program at Southeast Community College Area, 64% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 67% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,516 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining & Automation Technology - Diploma program at Southeast Community College Area, 100% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 94% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,534 (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
Average Starting Salary
$51,000
10-Year Job Growth
+2.2%
Career Readiness Score
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
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| $37,648 | -9% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
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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
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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