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FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,568

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Welding Program

The welding program at Arkansas State University – Mountain Home prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer welding program.

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Arkansas State University – Mountain Home

152 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport, NY

The Arkansas State University- Mountain Home is the newest branch of the Arkansas State University. Primarily serving the students in the North Central Arkansas, it is a two-year open campus that is located near  two beautiful fresh water lakes and has a total area of 70,000 square feet.  Upon its establishment, the ASUMH adheres to the vision and mission of the whole of Arkansas State University System that is to enhance the quality of life and learning as well as to offer diverse experiences to students.

The ASUMH offers degree courses as well as technical certificate programs.  The school offers associate of arts degree as well as education-related courses but the main highlight are the courses that  are related to the healthcare industry. Students who are in-state residents pay $87 per credit hour but those who are out-of-state students have to pay $149 per credit unit. Other fees such as laboratory fees, books and insurances are not yet included.

Transfer of students to ASUMH is also possible as long as students complete 24 semester hours from a regionally accredited university and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00. On the other hand, students who wish to transfer to other colleges or universities are guaranteed transfer of applicable credits to any colleges within the state. 

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Arkansas State University – Mountain Home has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate34
Less Than Two-Year Award8
Associate's Degree8

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male47
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White50

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Welding program at Arkansas State University – Mountain Home, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Description

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 900
      • Average Hourly Rate: $23.02
      • Average Annual Salary: $47870
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 1
      • Average Hourly Rate: $22.67
      • Average Annual Salary: $47160

      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

      Description

      Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

      Career Outlook & Projections ()

      According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024

      Salary & Wages

        • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 70
          • Average Hourly Rate: $16.22
          • Average Annual Salary: $33730
        • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 100
          • Average Hourly Rate: $17.73
          • Average Annual Salary: $36880

          Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

          Admission Requirements & Details

          The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Arkansas State University – Mountain Home accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

          College Credits Accepted

          • Dual Credits
          • Life Experience Credits
          • AP Course Credits
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          Academics & Student Services

          Student Services

          To help support students, Arkansas State University – Mountain Home may provide services to students like those listed below:

          • Distance learning
          • Night and weekend classes available
          • Remedial courses
          • Career path counseling
          • Employing students to lower education costs
          • Assistance to find work