Job Outlooks and Cedarville Programs

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) captures data on starting salaries and employment outlooks for various job fields with different expectations for the starting degree. This document attempts to bring together data from BLS, IPEDS, and OEWS to give programmatic insights to academic offerings in light of their career implications.

Data Sources

• BLS Occupational Employment Projections Data gives outlooks on salaries and job market growth
• Department of Education (ED) IPEDS data: C{year}_A contains information on the number of degrees awarded by school by year by level.
• ED CIP/BLS Crosswalk connects degrees (CIP) to professions (BLS)
• Department of Education (ED) IPEDS data: c{year}dep contains information on the number of degrees per CIP and the number partially and fully delivered remotely.
• Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics provides more detailed employment and wage information by state.

Assumptions/Warnings

• The crosswalk is specific to professions, but this belies the value of a liberal education unlocking careers across the spectrum
• C(year)_A data is queried specifically to Award Level 5 (Bachelor's degree)
• c{year}dep numbers for partially and fully delivered remotely were combined to indicate online potential.
• Information on Cedarville University is generally taken from ED, not local, data
• BLS data sources seem to be taken at different points in the year, so occupational data does not always match OEWS data.
• This is a new form of direct analysis for the author. Data should be directly investigated before conclusions are reached.

48.0508 (51-4121): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 428.0 thousand with 10 year estimate at 434.9 thousand, which is a 1.6% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $47,010

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	47.6

48.0508 (51-4121): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 428.0 thousand with 10 year estimate at 434.9 thousand, which is a 1.6% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $47,010

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	47.6

48.0508 (51-4121): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 428.0 thousand with 10 year estimate at 434.9 thousand, which is a 1.6% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $47,010

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	47.6

48.0508 (51-4121): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 428.0 thousand with 10 year estimate at 434.9 thousand, which is a 1.6% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $47,010

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	47.6

48.0508 (51-4121): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 428.0 thousand with 10 year estimate at 434.9 thousand, which is a 1.6% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $47,010

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	47.6

48.0508 (51-4121): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 428.0 thousand with 10 year estimate at 434.9 thousand, which is a 1.6% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $47,010

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	47.6

48.0508 (51-4122): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 32.3 thousand with 10 year estimate at 29.7 thousand, which is a -7.9% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $38,580

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	3.1

48.0508 (51-4122): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 32.3 thousand with 10 year estimate at 29.7 thousand, which is a -7.9% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $38,580

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	3.1

48.0508 (51-4122): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 32.3 thousand with 10 year estimate at 29.7 thousand, which is a -7.9% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $38,580

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	3.1

48.0508 (51-4122): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 32.3 thousand with 10 year estimate at 29.7 thousand, which is a -7.9% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $38,580

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	3.1

48.0508 (51-4122): Welding Technology/Welder

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in 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 processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 32.3 thousand with 10 year estimate at 29.7 thousand, which is a -7.9% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $38,580

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		0.0
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	3 (3)		0		Brigham Young University-Idaho (2) Lewis-Clark State College (1)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	3.1

48.0702 (51-7021): Furniture Design & Manufacturing

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare and execute furniture design projects, assemble and finish furniture articles or subassemblies, repair furniture, and use a variety of hand and power tools.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 18.7 thousand with 10 year estimate at 19.1 thousand, which is a 2.2% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $36,580

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	25 (5)		0		Rhode Island School of Design (17) Minneapolis College of Art and Design (4)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	2.7

48.0702 (51-7099): Furniture Design & Manufacturing

Description

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare and execute furniture design projects, assemble and finish furniture articles or subassemblies, repair furniture, and use a variety of hand and power tools.

No programs offered at Cedarville University

OEW profile

In 2021 BLS estimates 11.4 thousand with 10 year estimate at 12.3 thousand, which is a 7.7% change.

BLS Median Annual Wage (2021): $35,610

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree Award and Distance Education Information

School/Grouping	Bachelor's Awards (2021)	Trend	Bachelor's Programs Partially Offered Remotely	Bachelor's Programs Fully Offered Remotely	Largest Programs (2021 Bachelor's Awards)
Cedarville	nan		nan	nan
Liberty	nan		nan	nan
University of Dayton	nan		nan	nan
CCCU Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
ABHE Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
Ohio Total (Institutions)	nan (nan)		nan
IPEDS Total (Institutions)	25 (5)		0		Rhode Island School of Design (17) Minneapolis College of Art and Design (4)
	BLS Occupational Openings, 2021-2031 Annual Average (thousands)
	1.4