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Welding/Machining
Welding/Machining
If you are interested in a career in welding or machining, these schools might be good for you!
Average Salary: $42,000-$45,000
Job Market: Expected to grow 3% from 2019-2029, which would add jobs
Skills: Physical stamina (stand for a long time), working with machinery, working in loud or hot conditions
Interests: Machines, making things
See here for more information about Machining and Welding Jobs
Richard Daley College
Richard Daley College
Location: Chicago, near 75th and Pulaski
Program(s) Offered: CNC Machining, CNC Operations, Industrial Welding, Welding
What you get: Basic or Advanced Certificates
Size: 7,673
Tuition: $3,500*
* Most students can attend City Colleges of Chicago for free. CCC also offers a scholarship if you have a GPA over 3.0
Triton College
Triton College
Location: River Grove, IL
Major(s) Offered: Welding, Mechatronics
What you get: Certification or Associate's Degree
Size: 10,529
Tuition: $357/credit hour for out of district students (if you live in Chicago), probably around $10,000-$25,000
*they offer scholarships, and you can use FAFSA aid
Lincoln Tech
Lincoln Tech
Location: Melrose Park, Illinois
Program(s) Offered: Automotive Technology, Collision Repair and Refinishing
What you get: Certification (Associate's Degrees also available)
Size: 717
Tuition: ~$15,000-$30,000*
*Scholarships are available, tuition changes depending on the program
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