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Welding schools in North Dakota
8 schools in North Dakota offer welding programs (5 of them public), with 8 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $50,995 a year after finishing, compared with $42,730 nationally.
All welding programs in North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton, ND | Community college | Associate degree | 27 | $51,827 | $61,509 | $12,000 | $6,212 |
| Lynnes Welding TrainingFargo, ND | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 103 | $50,995 | $58,273 | $3,385 | $17,375 |
| Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND | Community college | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,037 |
| Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,037 |
| Dickinson State UniversityDickinson, ND | Public university | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,418 |
| North Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton, ND | Community college | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,212 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeNew Town, ND | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,070 |
| Turtle Mountain CollegeBelcourt, ND | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,962 |
| United Tribes Technical CollegeBismarck, ND | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,632 |
| Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,436 |
| Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,436 |
Cities with the most programs: Bismarck (2), Wahpeton (1), Fargo (1), Dickinson (1), New Town (1), Belcourt (1), Williston (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in North Dakota?
8 schools in North Dakota awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which welding program in North Dakota has the highest earnings?
North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $51,827 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest welding school in North Dakota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Turtle Mountain College in Belcourt charges $2,962 (2025-26). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do welding graduates make in North Dakota?
The typical certificate program in North Dakota reported median earnings of $50,995 one year after graduation and $58,273 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.