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2025 Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

10 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
2,692 Wielding Degrees Awarded
A degree in welding technology/welder is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #215 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for welding technology/welder students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,692 degrees in welding technology/welder to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Welding Technology/Welder School

Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region The wielding program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Welding Technology/Welder rankings. For our Best Overall Welding Technology/Welder School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Wielding

The wielding school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Welding Technology/Welder in the Rocky Mountains Region

The schools below may not offer all types of wielding degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Wielding

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CO
168 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Aims Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the medium-sized city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #595 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Aims Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 168 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Aims Community College in the most recent data year.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In ID
18.5% Growth in Graduates

Idaho State University is a great option for students interested in a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the small city of Pocatello, ISU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 27 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent data year.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CO
223 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in welding technology/welder needs to take a look at Pueblo Community College. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Pueblo. A Best Colleges rank of #833 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Pueblo Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 223 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Pueblo Community College in the most recent data year.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CO
57 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Community College of Denver is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #497 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CCD is a great college overall.

There were roughly 57 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at CCD in the most recent data year.

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5
Eastern Wyoming College crest
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, WY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WY
47 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Eastern Wyoming College is a small public college located in the remote town of Torrington.

There were approximately 47 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Wyoming College in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WY
47 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public college located in the town of Sheridan. This college ranks 2nd out of 7 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wyoming.

There were roughly 47 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Northern Wyoming Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CO
416 Wielding Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #416 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FRCC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 416 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at FRCC in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ID
60 Wielding Degrees Awarded

CWI is a large public college located in the rural area of Nampa. This college ranks 8th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 60 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MT
23.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Billings, Montana State University - Billings is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 8th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were about 13 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University - Billings in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MT
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 11th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were roughly 14 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Flathead Valley Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Welding Technology/Welder Colleges by State

Explore the best welding technology/welder schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Utah 597 28
Colorado 590 100
Idaho 446 36
Montana 340 42
Wyoming 278 43

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Welding Technology/Welder is one of 8 different types of Precision Metal Working programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 317
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 90
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 87
Metal Fabricator 20
Other Precision Metal Working 17
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 2

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