by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for welding technology/welder students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 420 degrees in welding technology/welder annually.
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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 Missouri. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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.
It's difficult to beat State Technical College of Missouri if you want to pursue a degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from State Technical College of Missouri
Every student who is interested in welding technology/welder needs to check out Ozarks Technical Community College. OTC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Springfield.More information about a degree in welding technology/welder from Ozarks Technical Community College
Explore all the Best Welding Technology/Welder Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 742 | 38 |
| Iowa | 648 | 41 |
| Kansas | 599 | 46 |
| Nebraska | 500 | 72 |
| North Dakota | 416 | 30 |
| South Dakota | 381 | 32 |
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 | 77 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 41 |
| Metal Fabricator | 33 |
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