by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in welding technology/welder, take a look at other closely related fields of study. The sections below cover majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of welding technology/welder, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Ordered by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 | 609 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 3,539 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 1,634 |
| Metal Fabricator | 552 |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 509 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 386 |
| Precision Metal Working, Other | 340 |
| Ironworking/Ironworker | 161 |
Part of the broader field of Precision Metal Working, welding technology/welder connects to the wider programs in that field.
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