Delivery: Daytime
Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time


About the Program

Earning a Welding Certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions in the welding industry. Students will:

  • Manipulate the power of fire and electricity to design and construct the metal products people use every day
  • Join, cut, bend, and manipulate metal for industrial and artistic applications
  • Work independently and in teams to troubleshoot and creatively solve a wide range of industry-based challenges

The certificate is a first look into welding and can launch you into a career or prepare you for your next steps in education.


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Cost & Financial Aid

As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.

Financial Aid

Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs qualify for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.

Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to Century College students involved in several areas of study. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.

Tuition Cost per Credit Comparison: Century College $206.41, University of MN - TC $555.13, Private Colleges & Universities $1,416.

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Welding student completing a project for class.

Potential Job Titles

A panoramic view of the Welding Stations used on campus for Welding courses at Century College.
  • Welder
  • Cutter
  • Metal Worker

Salary Data

Welders & Cutters
Average Wage: $19.71/hour

Metal Workers
Average Wage: $30.40/hour

Information gathered pertains to the seven-county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu

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