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General Contact
- School Code: 497200
- Phone: (806) 457-4200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
73%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1Average 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 Galveston College 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 Texas colleges that offer welding program.
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Galveston College (FPC)
1301 W. Roosevelt St., Borger, TX
Galveston College is located in the coastal Texas City of Galveston, which also serves as its namesake. Galveston College currently serves the educational needs of just over 2300 students, approximately 1500 of which are part time students.
These students all enjoy a very competitive annual in-state tuition rate of less than $1500 a year. Out of state costs for Galveston College students are still quite affordable for the needs of most, at a mere $3300 a year.
Financial aid is available and those in need can benefit from the many grants, loans, work-study and scholarship programs to help with the costs of tuition.
Students at Galveston College can earn their associate's degree in a number of popular career fields, including (but not limited to): administrative assistant, computer programming, culinary arts, medical administrative / executive assistant, radiologic technology and science, criminal justice, and many more options.
With its immediate proximity to the beautiful southern Texas coastline, which overlooks the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico, surfing enthusiasts will find Galveston College to be a perfect institution for catching a few waves to break up the rigors of classes and studying.
For those less interested in spending time at the lovely Galveston beaches, might just find the college's short commute to the city of Houston a more attractive draw. Those drawn to the nightlife opportunities of large urban environments, but without the added pressures of living in the big city will find Galveston College to be just what the doctor ordered.
Potential students interested in learning more about the academic opportunities available at Galveston College, can learn more by visiting here.
Students Enrolled in the Welding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FPC has offered the following degree 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 Certificate | 83 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 30 |
| Associate's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 104 |
| Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Black | 19 |
| Hispanic | 58 |
| White | 30 |
| Multiple Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
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 Galveston College, 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
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
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 an overview of the applicants Galveston College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Galveston College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Galveston College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Softball