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2024 Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Plains States Region

17 Colleges in the Plains States Region
3,065 Wielding Degrees Awarded
Welding Technology/Welder is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #215 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for welding technology/welder students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,065 degrees in welding technology/welder to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Welding Technology/Welder School

Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Plains States Region 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. We derive our Best Overall Welding Technology/Welder School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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 the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Welding Technology/Welder in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the wielding degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Wielding

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In KS
78 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the rural area of Wichita, WSU Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #440 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WSU Tech is a great university overall.

There were about 78 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at WSU Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN

Dunwoody College of Technology is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in welding technology/welder. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #645 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Dunwoody College of Technology is a great college overall.

There were approximately 18 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College of Technology in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
37 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in welding technology/welder needs to check out State Technical College of Missouri. STC is a small public college located in the rural area of Linn. A Best Colleges rank of #646 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means STC is a great college overall.

There were about 37 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at STC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
107 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Anoka Technical College is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in welding technology/welder. Anoka Technical College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Anoka. A Best Colleges rank of #775 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Anoka Technical College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 107 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Anoka Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND
63.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #806 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means North Dakota State College of Science is a great college overall.

There were about 30 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent data year.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SD
52 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #297 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.

There were about 52 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent year we have data available.

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Central Community College crest
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
196 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Central Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Grand Island. This college ranks 14th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were approximately 196 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Central Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Lincoln. This college ranks 11th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were roughly 24 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College in the most recent data year.

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MN
32 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 41st out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 32 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Ridgewater College in the most recent data year.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
37 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Central Lakes College is a small public college located in the remote town of Brainerd. This college ranks 45th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 37 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Central Lakes College in the most recent data year.

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Best Welding Technology/Welder Colleges by State

Explore the best welding technology/welder schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 38
Missouri 693 61
Iowa 648 41
Kansas 599 46
Nebraska 500 72
North Dakota 416 30
South Dakota 381 32

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

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Related Major Annual Graduates
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Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 314
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 72
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 65
Metal Fabricator 20
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