Welding Program

The welding program at Southwest Mississippi 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 Mississippi colleges that offer welding program.

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Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC)

4229 Hwy 15 N, Laurel, MS

About
Southwest Mississippi Community College, located in Summit, Mississippi, dates its founding to 1918 when Pike County established an agricultural high school. The school was built on Godbold's Mineral Wells, a state defunct state operated resort. The school first began offering college level courses in 1929, followed by second year courses in 1932, becoming a two year junior college. The school's name was changed to the current in 1988, reflecting its growth into a full fledged comprehensive community college. The school continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality education and services for residents of its service area.

Academics
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers a variety of programs dedicated providing option for students. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs are designed to prepare individuals for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency.

Programs offered include:

• Practical Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Massage Therapy
• Psychology
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid
SMCC is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wished to enroll to do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and payment of all accrued fees. Students will also supply transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Meeting with a counselor is also recommended to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school to determine a student's needs and aid program eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwest Mississippi Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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).