Welder program completion records in Georgia
These NCES IPEDS records show historical reported completions associated with a program classification at each institution. They are not a current catalog and do not establish that training is offered now.
Albany Technical College
Albany, Georgia 31701 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 18 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 41 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia 30601 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 19 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 145 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, Georgia 30310-4446 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 2 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 42 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Augusta Technical College
Augusta, Georgia 30906 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 42 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 112 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta
Duluth, Georgia 30096 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 98 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 21 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 338 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, Georgia 30060 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 32 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 219 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, Georgia 31503 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 17 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 189 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Columbus Technical College
Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572 · 3 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 22 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of less than 12 weeks: 71 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 62 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Fortis College-Smyrna
Smyrna, Georgia 30080-1348 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 43 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, Georgia 30161 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 38 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 197 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, Georgia 30021-2397 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 11 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 124 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043-5702 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 4 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 57 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, Georgia 30507 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 32 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 128 reported completions in 2024. Source
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North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 32 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 60 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, Georgia 31082 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 19 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 149 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, Georgia 30458 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 82 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Savannah Technical College
Savannah, Georgia 31405-5594 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 17 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 240 reported completions in 2024. Source
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South Georgia Technical College
Americus, Georgia 31709 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 18 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 95 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, Georgia 30474 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 7 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 87 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, Georgia 30223-2042 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 19 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 107 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, Georgia 31792 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 20 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 263 reported completions in 2024. Source
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West Georgia Technical College
Waco, Georgia 30182 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 24 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 270 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, Georgia 31602-0929 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 24 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Welding Technology/Welder — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 157 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Welder work and training context
Welders join and repair metal parts by preparing materials, selecting a process, and checking the finished joint. The work can take place in fabrication shops, manufacturing facilities, or on construction and repair sites. Processes and protective procedures differ by assignment.
- U.S. median pay
- $53,750 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +2% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- Technical training + moderate-term OJT
These are national occupational figures, not local pay or a promise of a job. BLS reports welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers as a combined occupation in the linked profile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Program evidence reports completions in the 2023–24 academic year (IPEDS data year 2024), published by NCES IPEDS. These are historical completion records—not proof that a school currently offers a program, has openings, or will offer it in the future. Contact each institution to confirm current availability, location, credentials, admission, and cost. NCES IPEDS data source.