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Welding Technology

Estimated Cost: $11,666 - $18,420
Abilene Breckenridge Brownwood More
Associate degree
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Hybrid
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Success starts with a spark

Hands-on learning with top-of-the-line technology at the best technical college in the state. Class sizes are small. Training is one-on-one. You’ll have every opportunity to learn on the best equipment with the best teachers personally guiding you every step of the way.

Welding Program Details

Learn on the exact same kind of cutting-edge, top-notch equipment that professional welders use out in the workforce. Get hands-on training in…

  • Blueprint Reading
  • SMAW and GTAW Welding
  • Layout and Fabrication
  • Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing
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Upcoming Dates
20 Dec
Fall Commencement
10 Jan
Spring Registration Ends
13 Jan
First Class Day – 15 Week Session
20 Jan
Student and Staff Holiday
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Degree Plans

Students are required to enroll in a First-Year Seminar course, TSTC 1102 Professional Skills, in their first semester attending TSTC unless they have completed more than 24 credit hours. Please see detailed information regarding the course and exemptions in the Catalog and Student Handbook under 07. First Steps at TSTC section 04. First Year Seminar Courses (TSTC 1101 and TSTC 1102).

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Abilene Breckenridge Brownwood East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall New Braunfels North Texas Statewide Sweetwater Waco
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Welding Technology
AAS Associate of Applied Science
Hybrid
16
$18,420
Abilene East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen Waco
Greg Nicholas
Kay Lehman
Jerroll Hodge
Manuel Ahumada Isaac Rivas
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Structural Welding
CER1 Certificate of Completion
Hybrid
12
$11,666
Waco East Williamson County Harlingen Fort Bend County Sweetwater Abilene Brownwood Breckenridge Marshall North Texas New Braunfels
Gregory Nicholas
Stephen Hope 254-559-7728
Salvador Marquez 254-559-7715
Kay Lehman
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Welding Advanced Pipe Specialization
CER2 Certificate of Completion
Hybrid
16
$15,350
Abilene East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall North Texas Waco
Gregory Nicholas
Kay Lehman
Jerroll Hodge
Manuel Ahumada Isaac Rivas
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UPDATES:

Available in Sweetwater, Breckenridge and Brownwood beginning Fall 2025! 

Curriculum
breakdown
Welding Technology - Welding Processes
CER2 Certificate of Completion
Hybrid
16
$15,350
Waco East Williamson County Harlingen Fort Bend County Abilene Marshall North Texas
Gregory Nicholas
Jerroll Hodge
Kay Lehman
Manuel Ahumada Isaac Rivas
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Career Title Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Median Salary
$48,500
Job Analysis Details
Career Title Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Median Salary
$49,800
Job Analysis Details
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It’s as clear as it sounds. We guarantee you’ll find a job within six months after graduation, or we will write you a check for your full tuition!

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So what are you waiting for?

Let the sparks fly in a welding career.

You still aren’t sure? You can schedule a visit or take a virtual tour of any of our campuses to imagine your life at TSTC.

You can read more about applying at TSTC to understand the process. We can also personally answer any questions you have, if you use the information at the bottom of the page to contact an enrollment coach. Once you’ve begun your journey, they’ll help you to get over any hurdles life could put in your way.

We look forward to seeing you earn great pay with a degree from TSTC.

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