Welding Technology Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D50420

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.

Graduates of the Welding Technology Diploma curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in the welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision and welding-related self-employment.

Career Outlook

Boilermaker

49524.80
Starting Salary

71136.00
Median Annual Wage

1%^*
First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Worker

46274.75
Starting Salary

73613.91
Median Annual Wage

8%^*
Welder, Cutter, Solderer, or Brazer

34936.29
Starting Salary

48264.60
Median Annual Wage

9%^*
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender

34750.36
Starting Salary

45155.45
Median Annual Wage

-3%^*
Maintenance and Repair Worker, General

30565.25
Starting Salary

46565.71
Median Annual Wage

11%^*
Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter

35672.83
Starting Salary

59243.70
Median Annual Wage

9%^*
Structural Iron and Steel Worker

39825.57
Starting Salary

62134.02
Median Annual Wage

9%^*
Sheet Metal Worker

35307.13
Starting Salary

57779.79
Median Annual Wage

7%^*
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker

32879.99
Starting Salary

50648.12
Median Annual Wage

4%^*
Millwright

42971.82
Starting Salary

62913.73
Median Annual Wage

9%^*

USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

Diploma

Total Credits:

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

Day or Evening

Course Format(s):

On Campus

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

Program Planning Guide - Fall entry
Program Planning Guide - Fall entry (evening classes)
Program Planning Guide - Spring entry

Credit Programs

Welding Technology