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Welding Technology / Welder programs in Iowa

16 colleges in Iowa offer Welding Technology / Welder, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District, and Iowa Western Community College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Welding Technology / Welder. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Des Moines Area Community College

    Ankeny, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $11,171
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,018
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District

    Davenport, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $14,017
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,060
  • Iowa Western Community College

    Council Bluffs, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $14,629
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,793
  • Marshalltown Community College

    Marshalltown, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,059
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,010
  • Indian Hills Community College

    Ottumwa, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $10,693
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,507
  • Kirkwood Community College

    Cedar Rapids, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,705
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,016
  • Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $12,347
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,882
  • Iowa Central Community College

    Fort Dodge, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,328
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,046
  • Southwestern Community College

    Creston, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,871
    Graduation rate
    59%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,129
  • Hawkeye Community College

    Waterloo, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,649
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,849
  • North Iowa Area Community College

    Mason City, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,010
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,462
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,770
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,473
  • Iowa Lakes Community College

    Estherville, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $13,933
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,108
  • Northeast Iowa Community College

    Calmar, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $11,272
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,306
  • Northwest Iowa Community College

    Sheldon, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $14,800
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,776
  • Ellsworth Community College

    Iowa Falls, IA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $11,451
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,562

Program 48.0508, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).