Welding

Pathway: Engineering, Manufacturing, & Industrial Technology Programs: Industrial Technology

Create arcs and throw sparks

If you have the patience to strike an arc and can hold a steady hand, come explore the welding techniques and materials that help build our world. Here, you’ll learn to join and cut metal using multiple processes as you develop skills in one of the most in-demand and high-paying trade careers there is.

Along the way, you’ll work with a variety of metals as you:

Create custom projects like furniture and art
Explore shielded metal, gas metal, gas tungsten, and flux cored arc welding
Discover manual oxy-fuel, plasma and air carbon arc cutting
Compete in welding contests
Try robotic welding programming
Understand welding drawings and symbols
Operate CNC machines

Learn to Use

Tools & Equipment

Here are some of the tools that you'll learn to use in this course:

Protective gear (helmets, gloves, jackets, and boots)
CNC Fabrication Machines
Variety of metals
Stick, MIG and TIG welding
Fume Extractors
Plasma cutting table
Virtual welding gear
Soldering tools
Welding gauges
Blueprints and plans

Earn Certifications

Available Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn certifications in:

SENSE 1
OSHA-10

Earn College Credit

Potential College Credit

Up to 25 free college credits available*

The number of possible credits vary by college.

*Students must meet minimum requirements.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Future Career Options & Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in Welding Technology careers covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

Welding, Soldering & Brazing Machine Setter
Entry Level: $35,480 | Median: $42,530 | High End: $55,830
Structural Metal Fabricator/Fitter
Entry Level: $37,960 | Median: $47,950 | High End: $67,580
Welder
Entry Level: $39,090 | Median: $49,990 | High End: $70,200
Boilermaker
Entry Level: $48,430 | Median: $98,220 | High End: $107,150

With additional college and/or advanced certifications:

Plumber, Pipefitter, or Pipe Welder
Entry Level: $46,560 | Median: $80,190 | High End: $103,430
First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics/Installers/Repairers
Entry Level: $46,490 | Median: $77,810 | High End: $121,840
Materials Engineer
Entry Level: $62,640 | Median: $94,050 | $139,690

* Note: Job titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net (as of 2026).