Welding Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 22 schools with welding programs in this directory: 21 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 647 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $51,659 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Anoka Technical College, Dakota County Technical College and South Central College.

22
Schools with this program
647
Graduates last year
$51,659
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 22 welding schools in Minnesota

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Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,354
Graduates last year
101
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,915
Type
Public

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,909
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,788
Type
Public

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,434
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,537
Type
Public

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Brainerd, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,476
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,087
Type
Public

Minnesota North College

Hibbing, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,291
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,286
Type
Public

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,340
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,031
Type
Public

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,069
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$64,415
Type
Public

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,931
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,785
Type
Public

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$28,293
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,845
Type
Private nonprofit

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,556
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,976
Type
Public

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,535
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 34 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $51,659 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public welding programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 21 public schools offer it, including Anoka Technical College, Dakota County Technical College, South Central College, Central Lakes College-Brainerd and Minnesota North College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.