Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the design and engineering of welding and joining systems and the implementation of welding processes. Includes instruction in materials science; computer-aided design; welding design; welding processes; welding metallurgy; automation and robotics; and codes, inspections, testing, and quality assurance.
- Schools offering
- 20
- Annual completions
- 132
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $79k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the design and engineering of welding and joining systems and the implementation of welding processes. Includes instruction in materials science; computer-aided design; welding design; welding processes; welding metallurgy; automation and robotics; and codes, inspections, testing, and quality assurance.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers | $51k | +2.2% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$79k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$79k
Bachelor's
$80k
Top colleges for Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | 0 | 40 | 40 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles, OR | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | Fairmont, WV | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Great Basin College | Elko, NV | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande, OH | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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