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Job Placement

Salaries & Advancement:

Graduates of the Welding Technology program can look forward to exceptional career opportunities. Figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Median hourly earnings of welders, cutters, solderers and brazers were $14.02 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.41 and $17.34. BLS information also projects outstanding job prospects for skilled welders and welding technicians, based on employers' reports of shortages in qualified applicants.

With experience, graduates can advance to positions as supervisors, inspectors, instructors and small business owners, with virtually unlimited earning potential.

The Technical Advantage:

Welding Technology students use many types of equipment and software to gain the competitive edge. These include:

Precision measuring equipment;
Metal shears and other cutting tools;
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code Program;
Automated equipment;
Orbital tube welding equipment;
Plasma cutters; and
A wide range of industry-standard welders.

Technicians in Demand:

Welding Technology graduates can look forward to excellent career opportunities throughout Texas and the nation. The demand for bright, proficient welders continues to outpace the pool of potential workers worldwide.

Professional Associations:

Students in TSTC's Welding Technology are exposed to established professionals through the program's industry partners and Advisory Committees. Professional groups such as the American Welding Society and Skills USA-VICA also offer networking opportunities.

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