Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 342830
- Phone: (262) 879-0200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
88%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,575Average 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 Klamath Community 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer welding program.
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Klamath Community College
245 South Executive Drive, Suite 110, Brookfield, WI
About
Klamath Community College, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, was established in 1996 through a vote by residents living in Klamath County. The school initially offered courses through facilities at other public institutions in the area, but was given a permanent home in 2000 in Klamath Falls.
KCC is fully accredited and maintains an enrollment of over 1000 annually and continues to grow to meet the needs of employers in the region. The school participates in intercollegiate athletics and its mascot is the badger.
Academics
Student at Klamath Community College are given opportunities to pursue academic growth or career development as part of the offerings available at the school. Academic transfer allows students to complete a curriculum that fulfills the requirements of the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to complete that education. Career training programs offer education in a high demand field or industry in order to prepare for long term employment as a qualified professional.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Enrollment at Klamath Community College is made easy through an admissions policy that admits any individuals who are at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma by completing the application and paying all fees. Students are also asked to provide any information regarding previous education and may be required to take a placement exam.
Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Welding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Klamath Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 30 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 4 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 27 |
Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 3 |
White | 28 |
Unknown | 3 |
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
Students who have completed the Welding program at Klamath Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.38
- Average Annual Salary: $42400
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
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 810
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.00
- Average Annual Salary: $54080
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 candidates Klamath Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Klamath Community College may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation