Welding Technology / Welder programs in Louisiana
12 colleges in Louisiana 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 Northshore Technical Community College, Central Louisiana Technical Community College, and South Louisiana 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.
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Northshore Technical Community College
Lacombe, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $10,773
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $29,734
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (2 to 4 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $5,702
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $29,558
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South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $12,564
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $31,432
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $9,256
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,503
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Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $10,706
- Graduation rate
- 15%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,502
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Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $7,702
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $30,438
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SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (2 to 4 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $7,525
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,303
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Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $9,474
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,581
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Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $12,529
- Graduation rate
- 27%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,343
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Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $9,747
- Graduation rate
- 24%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,305
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Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $10,527
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,189
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River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $10,756
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $37,848
Program 48.0508, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).