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Welding Technology / Welder programs in Virginia

22 colleges in Virginia 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 Tidewater Tech-Trades, Central Virginia Community College, and Southside Virginia 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.

  • Tidewater Tech-Trades

    Norfolk, VA · Less than 2-year · Private for-profit

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $26,366
    Graduation rate
    71%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $31,657
  • Central Virginia Community College

    Lynchburg, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,928
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,627
  • Southside Virginia Community College

    Alberta, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,338
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,371
  • Patrick & Henry Community College

    Martinsville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,102
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,323
  • Advanced Technology Institute

    Virginia Beach, VA · 2-year · Private for-profit

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $16,358
    Graduation rate
    79%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,342
  • Mountain Empire Community College

    Big Stone Gap, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,852
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,622
  • New River Community College

    Dublin, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,279
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,025
  • Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $11,762
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,349
  • Brightpoint Community College

    Chester, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,490
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,223
  • Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,966
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,787
  • Southwest Virginia Community College

    Cedar Bluff, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (2 to 4 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,005
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,221
  • Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,375
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,681
  • Eastern Shore Community College

    Melfa, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,495
    Graduation rate
    41%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,418
  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

    Richmond, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,168
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,529
  • Danville Community College

    Danville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (2 to 4 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,669
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $31,664
  • Wytheville Community College

    Wytheville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,622
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,303
  • Paul D Camp Community College

    Franklin, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,126
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,031
  • Mountain Gateway Community College

    Clifton Forge, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,861
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,293
  • Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,919
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,557
  • Germanna Community College

    Locust Grove, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,541
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,644
  • Rappahannock Community College

    Glenns, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,343
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,121
  • Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton, VA · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,012
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,996

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