Welding Technology
The welding program combines specialized welding training with related technical and general education courses to give you the knowledge you need to be successful in the field.
This is a laddered program, meaning the knowledge and credits from each program apply toward the next as you advance your education. You can earn a certificate of achievement, advanced certificate and associate’s degree. You can even transfer your credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.
At Delta, you get welding lab classes that provide hands-on training to help you succeed. You will use state-of-the- art equipment to learn SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding.
Program features:
- Hands-on welding lab classes
- Small class sizes
- Safe, state-of-the-art lab facility
- Welding certifications
- Experienced welding faculty
- AWS SENSE certified program
Program details
Section titled “Program details”Our programs prepare you for a career in welding technology. After just one semester, with the Welding Certificate of Achievement, you will have the skills needed to start an entry-level welding job. With the Advanced Certificate, you’ll advance your specialized welding training and learn blueprint reading skills. The Associate of Applied Science furthers your welding training with related technical and general education courses. The associate meets the education requirement necessary to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a variety of welding careers.
Degree info
Section titled “Degree info”Associate in Applied Science
Welding Technology
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Time & credits
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5 semesters 74 credits
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In-person/online
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Main Campus Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$12,836 (in-district) $20,132 (out-of-district) $20,968 (out-of-state)
Advanced Certificate
Welding Technology
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Time & credits
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3 semesters 42 credits
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In-person/online
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Main Campus
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$7,092 (in-district) $11,124 (out-of-district) $11,586 (out-of-state)
Certificate of Achievement
Welding Technology
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Time & credits
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1 semesters 16 credits
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In-person/online
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Main Campus
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$2,696 (in-district) $4,232 (out-of-district) $4,408 (out-of-state)
Transfer
Section titled “Transfer”One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.
Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.
Job outlook
Section titled “Job outlook”Interested in a career in welding technology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
“We have small class sizes. So that lends to a safer work environment, more one-on-one time with each student that we’re afforded.”
Keith Proctor Welding faculty
Contact us
Section titled “Contact us”Program Coordinator James Proctor
Business and Technology Division M121 jamesproctor@delta.edu 989-686-9258