Welding schools in North Carolina
Looking for welding schools in North Carolina? There are 59, including 57 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Welders in North Carolina earn a median $50,590 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 59
- Public colleges
- 57
- Median pay in NC
- $50,590
- Cities with schools
- 47
24 welding schools
School results
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
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Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +11
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC · Public
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- CNC machining
- +14
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +11
Southwestern Community College - North Carolina
Sylva, NC · Public
- Welding
- Carpentry
- Automotive technician
- +13
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
Welding schools by city
- Charlotte (4 within 30 mi)
- Raleigh (4 within 30 mi)
- Greensboro (6 within 30 mi)
- Durham (4 within 30 mi)
- Winston-Salem (3 within 30 mi)
- Fayetteville (3 within 30 mi)
- Cary (4 within 30 mi)
- Concord (4 within 30 mi)
- Greenville (5 within 30 mi)
- Asheville (3 within 30 mi)
- Gastonia (4 within 30 mi)
- Huntersville (5 within 30 mi)
- Burlington (3 within 30 mi)
- Wake Forest (4 within 30 mi)
- Rocky Mount (3 within 30 mi)
- Wilson (5 within 30 mi)
- Hickory (6 within 30 mi)
- Indian Trail (3 within 30 mi)
- Salisbury (5 within 30 mi)
- Goldsboro (5 within 30 mi)
- New Bern (4 within 30 mi)
- Clayton (3 within 30 mi)
- Statesville (5 within 30 mi)
- Asheboro (4 within 30 mi)
- Thomasville (5 within 30 mi)
- Shelby (3 within 30 mi)
- Kinston (4 within 30 mi)
- Graham (3 within 30 mi)
- Lumberton (3 within 30 mi)
- Morganton (5 within 30 mi)
- Albemarle (5 within 30 mi)
- Washington (3 within 30 mi)
- Roxboro (4 within 30 mi)
- Marion (4 within 30 mi)
- Hamlet (3 within 30 mi)
- Williamston (4 within 30 mi)
- Whiteville (3 within 30 mi)
- Spindale (6 within 30 mi)
- Wilkesboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Troy (3 within 30 mi)
- Wentworth (4 within 30 mi)
- Polkton (4 within 30 mi)
- Spruce Pine (3 within 30 mi)
- Clyde (3 within 30 mi)
- Kenansville (3 within 30 mi)
- Grantsboro (4 within 30 mi)
- Dublin (3 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $50,590
- $24.32 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,540–$71,240
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 11,750
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.4%
- 40,300 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in North Carolina?
We list 59 schools in North Carolina with welding programs: 57 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Raleigh, Graham, Asheville, Dublin, and Flat Rock.
Are there community college welding programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 57 public colleges in North Carolina offer welding. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does welding school cost in North Carolina?
Among the 57 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $28,915. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do welders make in North Carolina?
The median pay for welders in North Carolina is $50,590 a year, and most earn between $38,540 and $71,240, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in North Carolina?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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