Welding Technology · New York
Welding Technology colleges in New York
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Welding Technology trains you to join and cut metal with arc, oxyfuel, and other processes, building precise hands-on skill in fabrication, blueprint reading, and weld quality.
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What you'll study in a Welding Technology program
- Shielded metal arc welding (stick), in multiple joint positions
- Gas metal arc (MIG) and flux-cored arc welding techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) on steel, stainless, and aluminum
- Oxyfuel and plasma cutting, brazing, and soldering
- Reading blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Welding metallurgy and the behavior of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Visual and basic nondestructive weld inspection methods
- Shop safety, ventilation, fume control, and equipment setup
- Applicable welding codes and standards and how qualification testing works
Where a Welding Technology degree can lead
- Welder
- Welder, cutter, solderer, and brazer
- Metal fabricator
- Pipe welder or pipefitter
- Welding inspector
- Structural steel fitter
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers median $51,000).
Welding Technology is a hands-on trade program built around joining and cutting metal. You learn core arc processes such as shielded metal arc (stick), gas metal arc (MIG), gas tungsten arc (TIG), and flux-cored welding, along with oxyfuel cutting, brazing, and soldering. Coursework covers welding metallurgy, how ferrous and non-ferrous materials behave under heat, how to read blueprints and weld symbols, joint design, and the inspection methods used to judge a finished weld. Where Mechanical Engineering Technology centers on designing, analyzing, and testing whole machines and parts alongside engineers, Welding Technology focuses on the craft and discipline of producing sound, code-compliant welds yourself, with much of your time spent in a booth practicing positions and passes on real material.
Most students earn a certificate, diploma, or associate degree, often at a community or technical college, and many programs prepare you to sit for welder qualification or performance tests. Work spans manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, pipelines, and equipment repair, and conditions range from indoor shops to fieldwork at heights or in confined spaces. Many employers and codes require you to pass a qualification test for a specific process and position, and credentials offered through organizations like the American Welding Society are worth verifying for your goals. A welding major is a foundation rather than a promise: pay and demand vary by region, industry, and certifications held, and some welders advance into inspection, supervision, or specialized processes over time.
In federal data for the closely related occupation of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $51,000 and projects employment to grow about 2.2% from 2024 to 2034; a high school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.
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