Source: MN DEED website as of November 2016. Figures shown are median hourly wages rounded down to the nearest whole number.
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Overview
The welding technologist diploma is designed to provide you an intermediate career pathway in manufacturing. It will prepare you for employment as an entry to intermediate level welding or fabrication technologist. In the program, you will develop skills used in the welding industry. This program covers GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW, and OXY/Fuel welding process.
View Catalog or Request InfoSkills & Knowledge
- GMAW (gas metal arc welding)
- GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)
- FCAW (flux cored arc welding)
- SMAW (shielded metal arc welding)
- OxyFuel
- Welding print reading & interpreting symbols
Plan Your Education
The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
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$7,000
Approximate total tuition & fees for MN residents to complete this degree. Starting Fall 2018, LSC will charge the same rates regardless of a student’s state of residence. Non-Minnesota residents will pay the same tuition rates as Minnesota residents.
1 Year
The welding technologist degree may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Production worker
- Fabricator
- Arc welding machine operator
- Assembler
- Auto welder
Duluth Median Wage
$20
Minnesota Median Wage
$19
US Median Wage
$18
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