Welding Schools in North Carolina

North Carolina has 60 schools with welding programs in this directory: 57 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 3,232 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $39,568 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Piedmont Community College, Pitt Community College and Wake Technical Community College.

60
Schools with this program
3,232
Graduates last year
$39,568
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 60 welding schools in North Carolina

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Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,680
Graduates last year
206
Type
Public

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,598
Graduates last year
130
Type
Public

NASCAR Technical Institute

Mooresville, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$23,100
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
105
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,023
Type
Private for-profit

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,273
Graduates last year
94
Type
Public

Sampson Community College

Clinton, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,877
Graduates last year
94
Type
Public

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,572
Graduates last year
86
Type
Public

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,979
Graduates last year
79
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,250
Type
Public

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,276
Graduates last year
79
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,508
Type
Public

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,756
Graduates last year
79
Type
Public

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,050
Graduates last year
73
Type
Public

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,592
Graduates last year
64
Type
Public

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,690
Graduates last year
60
Type
Public

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,022
Graduates last year
60
Type
Public

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,772
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,927
Type
Public

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,618
Graduates last year
57
Type
Public

Martin Community College

Williamston, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,523
Graduates last year
48
Type
Public

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,229
Graduates last year
46
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,568
Type
Public

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,728
Graduates last year
46
Type
Public

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,640
Graduates last year
29
Type
Public

Pamlico Community College

Grantsboro, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,946
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Bladen Community College

Dublin, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,638
Graduates last year
23
Type
Public

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,900
Graduates last year
22
Type
Public

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,663
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,883
Type
Private for-profit

Tri-County Community College

Murphy, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,705
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,641
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

Robeson Community College

Lumberton, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,634
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,800
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

Haywood Community College

Clyde, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,647
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,568 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public welding programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 57 public schools offer it, including Central Piedmont Community College, Pitt Community College, Wake Technical Community College, Wayne Community College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.