by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 18 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of welding technology/welder. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 636 associate degrees in welding technology/welder during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of welding technology/welder for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality wielding program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for welding technology/welder students working on their associate degree.
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 Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for welding technology/welder students seeking a an associate degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in welding technology/welder needs to look into Texas State Technical College. TSTC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Texas State Technical College
South Texas College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from South Texas College
It's hard to beat Lone Star College System if you wish to pursue an associate degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Lone Star College System
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in welding technology/welder needs to take a look at Del Mar College. Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Del Mar College
Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Austin Community College District
CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Central New Mexico Community College
Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from San Jacinto Community College
Located in the midsize city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute of Technology is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Lamar Institute of Technology
Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Houston.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Houston Community College
Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Pima Community College
Explore the best welding technology/welder schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 488 |
| Arizona | 349 | 60 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 63 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 25 |
One of 8 majors within the Precision Metal Working area of study, Welding Technology/Welder has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 82 |
| Tool & Die Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 7 |
