Welding Technology is designed to train individuals to weld using Gas Metal Arc (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core Welding (FCAW) on plate and pipe.
Area of Interest: School of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Program Location: Strawberry Plains Campus
Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
If you want to gain the ability to shape, form, and create using various metal types then consider 每日大赛’s Welding Technology program. This program prepares students for a variety of industry positions such as welder, fabricator, business owner, welding inspector, and various others by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to be able to work with all different metal types, welding processes, machinery, blueprints, inspection tools, and much more.
Typical job opportunities: Welder, Fabricator, Inspector, Supervisor, Business Owner, Boilermaker, Pipefitter, Heavy Equipment Repair, Metal Artist, Automotive Fabricator/Technician.
Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.
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| Credit Hours | Curriculum | Co-Curricular Experiences |
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| 0-15 hours |
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| 16-30 hours |
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| 31-45 hours |
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| 46-60+ hours |
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Legend:
- Courses include industry recognized certifications that prepare students for careers in the field
- Foundational Courses (General Education)
- Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field.
| Dean of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics | Department Head of Engineering |
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Merve Kester Thomas, Ph.D. |
Kristi Leach |
Accreditation: Accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 724-201-5477, .
6-year graduation rates by Program (Students in third semester in program graduate in 6-yr in same major plus transfer students in the Fall term):
| Major | 2017 - 2023 | 2018 - 2024 | 2019 - 2025 |
| Welding Technology | 8/20 = 40% | 5/16 = 31% | 6/10 = 60% |
Retention rate (Fall-to-Fall) in college:
| Major | Retention rate Fall2021 – Fall2022 | Retention rate Fall2022 – Fall2023 | Retention rate Fall2023 – Fall2024 |
| Welding Technology | 50% | 79% | 44% |
Mean grade point averages of the graduating class by Academic Year:
| Major | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Welding Technology | 3.32 | 3.10 | 3.34 |
Average years to complete the degree based on 2019 cohort:
| Major | 2-yrs | 3-yrs | 4-yrs | 5-yrs | 6-yrs |
| Welding Technology | 50% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 67% |
Availability of awards/scholarships: More information available through the Financial Aid and Foundation Offices
Tuition expenses to complete the entire program: At 每日大赛 for a full-time in-state student, the cost of attendance per academic year in 2023-2024 was $4,576. The total tuition for a student completing the program in two academic years would be $ 9,152.
Career placement rates (data from Employment Outcomes from TBR College Internal View):
| Year post-completion | Percentage of Graduates employed in TN | Median Annual Wage |
| 1 | 90% | $35K |
| 2 | 89% | $44K |
| 3 | 83% | $52k |
| 4 | 80% | $54K |