Programs of Study
Welding Technology
Students in Welding Technology are prepared for entry-level employment in various welding careers. Emphasis is placed on safety, blueprint reading, math and hands-on training. Intermediate and advanced training are available. The program is offered on the Ayers and East Broad campuses.
Credentials available
Advisors
| Gary Udaka, Ayers Campus, Anniston 256-835-5426 gudaka@gadsdenstate.edu |
Bart Smith, Ayers Campus, Anniston 256-835-5480 sbsmith@gadsdenstate.edu |
| Frank Miller, East Broad Campus, Â鶹´«Ã½ 256-549-8653 fmiller@gadsdenstate.edu |
Darren McCrary, East Broad Campus, Â鶹´«Ã½ 256-549-8657 dmccrary@gadsdenstate.edu |
Dual Enrollment
Welding Technology is a scholarship-eligible program for Â鶹´«Ã½ State’s Dual Enrollment Program. The program is available to eligible high school students. Through Dual Enrollment, students earn both college and high school credits. Eligible students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. They must be a high school sophomore, junior or senior, and they must have approval from a high school counselor or administrator. Limited scholarships and grants are available!
Employment outlook
- 2023 Median Pay: $48,940
- Number of jobs nationwide: 454,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Opportunities
- Production Welder
- Construction Worker
- Structural Steel
- Pipe & Pressure Vessel
- Boilermaker
- Maintenance Welder
- Fabrication
- Certified Inspector