Welding programs in North Dakota
11 welding programs at 8 North Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $51,411 one year after completion, 19% above the national median of $43,370. Median borrower debt is $7,692.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 21 | $51,827 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Lynnes Welding Training | Fargo, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 80 | $50,995 | $3,385 | $38 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Turtle Mountain College | Belcourt, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck, ND | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a welding school in North Dakota
Employers often ask for a welding certification such as those offered by the American Welding Society. Those exams are separate from the school diploma, so ask each school how many weld-test hours you get in a booth.
- How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
- Which welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) and positions are covered?
- Does the school host certification tests on site?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying welding program in North Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, North Dakota State College of Science leads at $51,827 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many welding programs are in North Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 11 certificate or associate programs in this field at 8 schools in North Dakota.