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2024 Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in Texas

11 Colleges in Texas
7,237 Wielding Degrees Awarded
A degree in welding technology/welder is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #215 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,237 degrees in welding technology/welder during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Welding Technology/Welder School

Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in Texas The wielding program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Welding Technology/Welder rankings. For our Best Overall Welding Technology/Welder School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Wielding

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Welding Technology/Welder in Texas

The schools below may not offer all types of wielding degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Texas Schools in Wielding

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
387 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Texas State Technical College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in welding technology/welder. TSTC is a large public college located in the city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #148 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TSTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 387 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX
312 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in welding technology/welder needs to take a look at South Texas College. Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #591 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means South Texas College is a great college overall.

There were about 312 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
370 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Lone Star College System is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 41st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 370 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available.

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TX
130 Wielding Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Del Mar College if you want to pursue a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #613 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DMC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 130 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at DMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
215 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 33rd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 215 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
370 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 36th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 370 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TX
29.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute of Technology is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #220 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Lamar Institute of Technology is a great school overall.

There were roughly 24 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Lamar Institute of Technology in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Wielding Degrees Awarded
22.7% Growth in Graduates

Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #308 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Houston Community College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In TX
78 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Hill College is a small public college located in the distant town of Hillsboro. This college ranks 112th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 78 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Hill College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21st Most Popular In TX
88 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 100th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 88 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Welding Technology/Welder Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Welding Technology/Welder Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Arizona67060
Oklahoma56525
New Mexico41663

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Welding Technology/Welder is one of 8 different types of Precision Metal Working programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist269
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist84
Tool & Die Technology/Technician43
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant5

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