Welding Technology/Welder programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 269 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for welding technology/welder students pursuing a degree.
Best Schools for Welding Technology/Welder in the Southeast Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the welding technology/welder degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Owensboro Community And Technical College the best school in the country for a degree in welding technology/welder. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Owensboro. Owensboro Community And Technical College awarded about 301 welding technology/welder degrees in the most recent data year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of Owensboro Community And Technical College earn a median of $45,366 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,475.
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Students looking for a strong welding technology/welder program will find one at Gateway Community And Technical College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Florence, Gateway Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 324 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of Gateway Community And Technical College earn a median of $42,233 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete this degree.
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Central Alabama Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in welding technology/welder, ranking #3. Located in the town of Alexander City, Central Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 144 welding technology/welder degrees were awarded at Central Alabama Community College in the most recent year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of Central Alabama Community College earn a median of $42,166 early in their careers. Central Alabama Community College graduates carry a median of $12,939 in student loans.
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Jefferson Community And Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in welding technology/welder, landing the #4 spot this year. Jefferson Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Louisville. There were roughly 333 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Jefferson Community And Technical College earn around $44,346 in the first couple years of their career. Jefferson Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $6,794 in student loans.
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in welding technology/welder, ranking #5. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public university. Central Louisiana Technical Community College awarded about 205 welding technology/welder degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, welding technology/welder degree recipients from Central Louisiana Technical Community College generally make around $18,707. Students borrow a median of $8,625 to complete this degree.
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West Georgia Technical College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best welding technology/welder schools. West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco. There were roughly 319 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at West Georgia Technical College in the most recent data year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $39,922 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000.
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Hopkinsville Community College placed #7 among the best welding technology/welder schools. Set in the town of Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 142 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Hopkinsville Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Hopkinsville Community College earn around $43,678 in the first couple years of their career. Hopkinsville Community College graduates carry a median of $13,269 in student loans.
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Central Virginia Community College came in at #8 for welding technology/welder this year. Central Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lynchburg. There were roughly 101 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Central Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Central Virginia Community College earn around $37,281 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,625 to complete this degree.
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Southern Arkansas University Tech landed the #9 spot for welding technology/welder this year. Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Camden. Southern Arkansas University Tech awarded about 31 welding technology/welder degrees in the most recent data year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of Southern Arkansas University Tech earn a median of $26,001 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,488 to complete this degree.
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Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best welding technology/welder schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bowling Green. Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College awarded about 415 welding technology/welder degrees in the most recent data year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earn a median of $49,879 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,413.
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Tri County Technical College came in at #11 for welding technology/welder this year. Set in the suburb of Pendleton, Tri County Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 180 welding technology/welder degrees were awarded at Tri County Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Tri County Technical College earn around $43,438 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,787.
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Shelton State Community College landed the #12 spot for welding technology/welder this year. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 55 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Shelton State Community College in the most recent data year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of Shelton State Community College earn a median of $49,403 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,688.
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Ashland Community And Technical College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best welding technology/welder schools. Located in the city of Ashland, Ashland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 225 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Ashland Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Welding Technology/welder graduates of Ashland Community And Technical College earn a median of $36,796 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Palm Beach State College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best welding technology/welder schools. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 22 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the welding technology/welder program make about $41,518 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,518.
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John Tyler Community College came in at #15 for welding technology/welder this year. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 58 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from John Tyler Community College earn around $39,273 in the first couple years of their career. John Tyler Community College graduates carry a median of $11,262 in student loans.
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Elizabethtown Community And Technical College placed #16 among the best welding technology/welder schools. Set in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 380 welding technology/welder degrees were awarded at Elizabethtown Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, welding technology/welder degree recipients from Elizabethtown Community And Technical College generally make around $50,941. Typical student debt for the program is $7,166.
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Savannah Technical College came in at #17 for welding technology/welder this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 206 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Savannah Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Savannah Technical College earn around $41,604 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,843 to complete this degree.
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Arkansas Northeastern College came in at #18 for welding technology/welder this year. This small public university is located in the town of Blytheville. About 58 welding technology/welder degrees were awarded at Arkansas Northeastern College in the most recent year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Arkansas Northeastern College earn around $47,110 in the first couple years of their career. Arkansas Northeastern College graduates carry a median of $7,944 in student loans.
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East Mississippi Community College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best welding technology/welder schools. Set in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 74 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at East Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from East Mississippi Community College earn around $35,345 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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Sowela Technical Community College landed the #20 spot for welding technology/welder this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Lake Charles. About 123 welding technology/welder degrees were awarded at Sowela Technical Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the welding technology/welder program make about $45,827 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,391 to complete this degree.
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Spartanburg Community College came in at #21 for welding technology/welder this year. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 97 welding technology/welder degrees were awarded at Spartanburg Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Spartanburg Community College earn around $38,147 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,148 to complete this degree.
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Wake Technical Community College placed #22 among the best welding technology/welder schools. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh. There were roughly 192 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the welding technology/welder program make about $38,673 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500.
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Central Piedmont Community College placed #23 among the best welding technology/welder schools. Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. About 95 welding technology/welder degrees were awarded at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Central Piedmont Community College earn around $40,149 in the first couple years of their career. Central Piedmont Community College graduates carry a median of $11,861 in student loans.
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Johnston Community College placed #24 among the best welding technology/welder schools. Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Smithfield. Johnston Community College awarded about 75 welding technology/welder degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, welding technology/welder degree recipients from Johnston Community College generally make around $34,171. Students borrow a median of $9,490 to complete this degree.
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Black River Technical College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best welding technology/welder schools. Located in the town of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 215 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Black River Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their welding technology/welder degree from Black River Technical College earn around $41,888 in the first couple years of their career. Black River Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,420 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Welding Technology/Welder Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s welding technology/welder ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 269 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
