Welding Technology/Welder at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, MN
Total Graduates
13
Class of 2025
Male Graduates
77%
10 of 13
Female Graduates
23%
3 of 13
Annual Tuition & Fees
$6,432
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Minnesota State College Southeast programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Technology Welding Specialist | 75% | 63% | 65% | $9,880 |
| Welding Technology | 75% | 63% | 65% | $9,880 |
| CNC Machine Tool | 78% | 86% | 82% | $11,048 |
| Precision Machining | 78% | 86% | 82% | $11,048 |
| CNC and Engineering | 87% | 50% | 63% | $4,185 |
| Machining Basics | 87% | 50% | 63% | $4,185 |
| Machining Right Skills Now | 87% | 50% | 63% | $4,185 |
| Prototype Engineering | 87% | 50% | 63% | $4,185 |
In the Industrial Technology Welding Specialist program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 63% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 75% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,880 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding Technology program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 63% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 75% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,880 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the CNC Machine Tool program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 86% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 78% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,048 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 86% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 78% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,048 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the CNC and Engineering program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 50% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 87% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $4,185 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Machining Basics program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 50% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 87% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $4,185 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Machining Right Skills Now program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 50% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 87% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $4,185 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Prototype Engineering program at Minnesota State College Southeast, 50% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 87% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $4,185 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$51,000
10-Year Job Growth
+2.2%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
SOC: 51-4121 | $40,800 | +2.2% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
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| $37,648 | -9% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
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Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$38,250
Peak Salary
$63,750
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)
No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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