Welding and machining
1,000 trade schools, career schools and two-year colleges offer a certificate or associate degree in welding and machining.
What people earn, nationally
Median earnings of everyone who finished each kind of program, at any school, among students who got federal aid.
| Program | Credential | 1 year after | 5 years after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | $42,421 | $51,060 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | $48,947 | $57,956 |
Find a school by state
- Alabama 21
- Alaska 3
- Arizona 18
- Arkansas 26
- California 85
- Colorado 16
- Connecticut 4
- Delaware 2
- Florida 57
- Georgia 25
- Hawaii 2
- Idaho 5
- Illinois 46
- Indiana 4
- Iowa 16
- Kansas 26
- Kentucky 17
- Louisiana 14
- Maine 8
- Maryland 6
- Massachusetts 6
- Michigan 30
- Minnesota 22
- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 19
- Montana 8
- Nebraska 6
- Nevada 4
- New Hampshire 6
- New Jersey 10
- New Mexico 16
- New York 18
- North Carolina 61
- North Dakota 7
- Ohio 59
- Oklahoma 31
- Oregon 15
- Pennsylvania 43
- Rhode Island 2
- South Carolina 16
- South Dakota 4
- Tennessee 29
- Texas 77
- Utah 10
- Virginia 22
- Washington 24
- West Virginia 13
- Wisconsin 17
- Wyoming 8
Data from College Scorecard, pulled November 5, 2026.