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Certificate of Applied Science (1 year)

Machinist

  • Entry Level Salary: $35,790
  • Median Salary: $45,760
  • Job Growth (10 yr): Very High

Sheet Metal Worker

  • Entry Level Salary: $38,720
  • Median Salary: $52,680
  • Job Growth (10 yr): Very High

 

Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years)

Corrosion Technician

  • Approximate Salary: $32,000-70,000
  • Job Growth (10 yr): N/A Emerging Career

Welder

  • Entry Level Salary: $34,710
  • Median Salary: $40,070
  • Job Growth (10 yr): High

 

Bachelor's Degree (4 years)

Welding/Materials Engineer

  • Entry Level Salary: $56,180
  • Median Salary: $59,740
  • Job Growth (10 yr): High