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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Welding Technology/Welder in the Southeast Region

61 Colleges in the Southeast Region
427 Associate Degrees
Welding Technology/Welder is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #43 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 61 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Welding Technology/Welder in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 427 associate degrees in welding technology/welder during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Welding Technology/Welder School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Welding Technology/Welder in the Southeast Region The wielding associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Welding Technology/Welder in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of welding technology/welder students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Overall Popularity in Wielding

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for welding technology/welder.


 

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for welding technology/welder students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Wielding Students Working on Their Associate

1
78 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Southern Technical College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the suburb of Orlando, Southern Technical College is a private for-profit college with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in welding technology/welder in Florida.

There were roughly 78 welding technology/welder individuals who graduated with this degree at Southern Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Southern Technical College

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Pitt Community College crest
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
23 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in welding technology/welder has to check out Pitt Community College. Located in the suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in welding technology/welder in North Carolina.

There were about 23 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Pitt Community College

3
17 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in welding technology/welder has to look into Central Piedmont Community College. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in welding technology/welder in North Carolina.

There were approximately 17 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
14 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in welding technology/welder has to look into Forsyth Technical Community College. Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

There were about 14 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
13 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

A-B Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Asheville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in welding technology/welder in North Carolina.

There were roughly 13 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at A-B Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

5
13 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 13 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Shelton State Community College in the most recent data year.

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7
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

BCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Dublin.

There were approximately 12 welding technology/welder individuals who graduated with this degree at BCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Bladen Community College

7
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SMCC is a small public college located in the town of Summit.

There were approximately 12 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at SMCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Southwest Mississippi Community College

7
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 12 welding technology/welder individuals who graduated with this degree at SKYCTC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

7
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Graham, ACC is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 12 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at ACC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Alamance Community College

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Welding Technology/Welder in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
11 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
12 Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC
13 William Moore College of Technology Memphis, TN
13 BridgeValley Community & Technical College South Charleston, WV
13 University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton Morrilton, AR

Best Welding Technology/Welder Colleges by State

Explore the most popular welding technology/welder schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 267 72
North Carolina 245 178
Florida 224 65
West Virginia 177 54
Virginia 156 3
Tennessee 154 3
Arkansas 152 29
Kentucky 138 33
Alabama 117 5

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One of 8 majors within the Precision Metal Working area of study, Welding Technology/Welder has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 127
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 114
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 91
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 59
Other Precision Metal Working 28

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