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Meet Daniella. She’s a pageant winner. She’s also a TSTC Welding Technology graduate.

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

Upcoming Dates

25 Apr

Harlingen Spring Commencement

28 Apr

North Texas Spring Commencement

29 Apr

Final Exams Begin

30 Apr

West Texas Spring Commencement

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Degree Plans

All TSTC students participating in the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee program are required to successfully complete HIRE 1100 Foundations for Career Success. All students will automatically be enrolled in HIRE 1100; satisfactory grade completion of HIRE 1100 determines eligibility for the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee initiative.

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Curriculum
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Welding Technology

AAS Associate of Applied Science

Hybrid

Months to complete

Estimated Cost $18,420

Locations

Abilene Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen Waco

Contact

Abilene Greg Nicholas

East Williamson County Kay Lehman

Fort Bend County Jerroll Hodge

Harlingen Manuel Ahumada Isaac Rivas

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Curriculum
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Structural Welding

CER1 Certificate of Completion

Hybrid

Months to complete

Estimated Cost $11,666

Locations

Waco Williamson County Harlingen Fort Bend County Sweetwater Abilene Brownwood Breckenridge Marshall North Texas New Braunfels

Contact

Abilene Gregory Nicholas

Breckenridge Stephen Hope 254-559-7728

Brownwood Salvador Marquez 254-559-7715

East Williamson County Kay Lehman

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Curriculum
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Welding Advanced Pipe Specialization

CER2 Certificate of Completion

Hybrid

Months to complete

Estimated Cost $15,350

Locations

Abilene Breckenridge Brownwood Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall North Texas Sweetwater Waco Williamson County

Contact

Abilene Gregory Nicholas

East Williamson County Kay Lehman

Fort Bend County Jerroll Hodge

Harlingen Manuel Ahumada Isaac Rivas

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UPDATES:

Available in Sweetwater, Breckenridge and Brownwood beginning Fall 2025!

Curriculum
breakdown

Welding Technology - Advanced Processes

CER2 Certificate of Completion

Hybrid

Months to complete

Estimated Cost $15,350

Locations

Waco Williamson County Harlingen Fort Bend County Abilene Marshall North Texas

Contact

Abilene Gregory Nicholas

Fort Bend Jerroll Hodge

East Williamson County Kay Lehman

Harlingen Manuel Ahumada Isaac Rivas

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Imagine your
future career in
Welding

Learn more about Engineering & Manufacturing

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

Money-back guarantee

It’s as clear as it sounds. We are confident in the quality of our technical programs, that we are raising the bar by guaranteeing students will receive a job offer within six (6) months after graduation, or we will refund your 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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