2025 Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Plains States Region
13
Colleges in the Plains States Region
3,487
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Welding Technology/Welder is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #215 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,487 degrees in welding technology/welder to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Welding Technology/Welder School
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. We derive our Best Overall Welding Technology/Welder School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
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.
Pick Your Welding Technology/Welder Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Welding Technology/Welder in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the wielding degree levels they offer.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Wielding
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In KS
115
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in welding technology/welder. WSU Tech is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Wichita. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WSU Tech is a great university overall.
There were about 115 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at WSU Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SD
54
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in welding technology/welder has to check out Lake Area Technical Institute. Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #274 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.
There were roughly 54 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Lake Area Technical Institute
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NE
36
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Southeast Community College Area is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in welding technology/welder. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Lincoln. This college ranks 6th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were roughly 36 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Southeast Community College Area
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
42
Wielding Degrees Awarded
North Dakota State College of Science is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #445 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means North Dakota State College of Science is a great college overall.
There were approximately 42 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from North Dakota State College of Science
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
36
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #710 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Dunwoody College of Technology is a great college overall.
There were about 36 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College of Technology in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Dunwoody College of Technology
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
STC is a small public college located in the rural area of Linn. A Best Colleges rank of #484 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means STC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 24 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at STC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from State Technical College of Missouri
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
201
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Central Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Grand Island. This college ranks 12th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were roughly 201 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Central Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Central Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
32
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Central Lakes College is a small public college located in the remote town of Brainerd. A Best Colleges rank of #402 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Central Lakes College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 32 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Central Lakes College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Central Lakes College - Brainerd
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
119
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Anoka Technical College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Anoka. This college ranks 42nd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 119 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at Anoka Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Anoka Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In IA
60
Wielding Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 27th out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were approximately 60 welding technology/welder students who graduated with this degree at IHCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Indian Hills Community College
