3 schools · Maryland
Welding schools in Maryland
3 schools in Maryland offer welding programs (1 of them public), with 3 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $42,193 a year after finishing, compared with $42,730 nationally.
All welding programs in Maryland
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-ColumbiaColumbia, MD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 77 | $45,316 | $52,364 | $9,500 | $37,766 |
| North American Trade SchoolsBaltimore, MD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 25 | $39,069 | $48,984 | $8,404 | $5,495 |
| Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,536 |
Cities with the most programs: Baltimore (2), Columbia (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Maryland?
3 schools in Maryland awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which welding program in Maryland has the highest earnings?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Columbia, where certificate graduates earned a median of $45,316 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest welding school in Maryland?
By yearly tuition and fees, Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore charges $4,536 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do welding graduates make in Maryland?
The typical certificate program in Maryland reported median earnings of $42,193 one year after graduation and $50,674 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Welding schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.