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Welding Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A50420

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

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes.

Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection and destructive and non-destructive testing provide industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$4,864
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
64
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Maintenance and Repair Worker, General
    35564.15
    Starting Salary
    49489.45
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Millwright
    45513.65
    Starting Salary
    70897.24
    Median Annual Wage
    31%
    Growth*
  • Welder, Cutter, Solderer, or Brazer
    38850.28
    Starting Salary
    53233.56
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
    36706.75
    Starting Salary
    45618.61
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    37498.58
    Starting Salary
    52215.37
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Structural Iron and Steel Worker
    43767.33
    Starting Salary
    55608.03
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter
    39016.62
    Starting Salary
    56050.84
    Median Annual Wage
    18%
    Growth*
  • Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker
    30100.97
    Starting Salary
    40449.78
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Worker
    51510.07
    Starting Salary
    77066.86
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Boilermaker
    46021.61
    Starting Salary
    50150.21
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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