Welding Technology/Welder Program

In United States, 796 schools offer Welding Technology/Welder program. The average tuition & fees at the schools is $9,818. The average annual age after completing Welding Technology/Welder program is $58,757.

2023 Average Tuition for Welding Technology/Welder Programs

Total 796 schools offer the Welding Technology/Welder programs. Its average tuition & fees is $9,818. In public schools, the tuition & fees is $5,271 for State residents and $8,030 for out-of-state students. In private schools the costs for the Welding Technology/Welder program is $21,983.
2023 Tuition & Fees of Welding Technology/Welder programs
Tuition & Fees
In-State (public schools)$5,271
Out-of-State (public schools)$8,030
Private schools$21,983
Average$9,818

What is Welding Technology/Welder Program?

Welding Technology/Welder is 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.

Average Income after Completing Welding Technology/Welder Program

The annual average wage after completing Welding Technology/Welder is $58,757 and hourly $28.25. This statistics is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Next table shows the possible occupation and job list with average income having Welding Technology/Welder degree/certificate.
Average Income of Welding Technology/Welder Career
Occupation/Job TitleHourly WageAnnul Wage
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$31.05$64,580
Sheet Metal Workers$29.47$61,300
Sheet Metal Workers$29.47$61,300
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$28.95$60,220
Tool and Die Makers$28.55$59,390
Tool and Die Makers$28.55$59,390
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$28.04$58,320
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$27.00$56,170
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$26.67$55,470
Machinists$24.72$51,430

Welding Technology/Welder Career Schools

Central Alabama Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Alexander City, AL

Tuition: $8,850
Population: 1,777
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Coastal Alabama Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Bay Minette, AL

Tuition: $8,790
Population: 6,800
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Gadsden State Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Gadsden, AL

Tuition: $7,080
Population: 4,352
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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Public, 2-4 years
Dothan, AL

Tuition: $8,730
Population: 3,832
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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Public, 2-4 years
Hanceville, AL

Tuition: $8,790
Population: 5,965
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George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Public, 2-4 years
Selma, AL

Tuition: $8,490
Population: 1,860
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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Public, 2-4 years
Huntsville, AL

Tuition: $8,940
Population: 976
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J F Ingram State Technical College

Public, 2-4 years
Deatsville, AL

Tuition: $6,084
Population: 768
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John C Calhoun State Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Tanner, AL

Tuition: $8,870
Population: 8,163
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Lawson State Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Birmingham, AL

Tuition: $8,790
Population: 2,919
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Andalusia, AL

Tuition: $8,790
Population: 1,929
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Northwest-Shoals Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Muscle Shoals, AL

Tuition: $8,881
Population: 4,032
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Northeast Alabama Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Rainsville, AL

Tuition: $8,790
Population: 2,590
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Reid State Technical College

Public, 2-4 years
Evergreen, AL

Tuition: $10,700
Population: 434
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Bishop State Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Mobile, AL

Tuition: $9,090
Population: 2,968
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Shelton State Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuition: $8,877
Population: 4,166
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H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Montgomery, AL

Tuition: $8,700
Population: 1,984
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Bevill State Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Jasper, AL

Tuition: $8,234
Population: 3,703
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Alaska Vocational Technical Center

Public, Less than 2 years
Seward, AK

Tuition: $4,736
Population: 202
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Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute

Private, 2-4 years
Glendale, AZ

Tuition: $20,663
Population: 411
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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023