Welding Technology/Welder
at Vernon College in Vernon, TX
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
4
Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,206
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$32,206
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Welding programs in Texas
Benchmark: $37,002 — average of 5 comparable programs
National median wage — Welding
$48,940
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Welding
+2%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
Vernon College, a public institution in Vernon, TX, offers a Welding Technology/Welder certificate at the 2–4 year credential level. This program is part of the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and provides students with training in welding processes, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and safety practices used in manufacturing, construction, and industrial maintenance environments.
Vernon College also offers a shorter 1–2 year Welding Technology certificate for students seeking a faster entry into the trades. Other related programs at the college include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, Electrical/Electronic Communications Engineering Technology, and Electrical and Power Transmission Installation. The college supports students across a broad range of skilled trades and technical career paths.
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