Welding Technology/Welder at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, GA

Precision Production CERTIFICATE CIP 48.0508

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

96%

24 of 25

Female Graduates

1 of 25

Annual Tuition & Fees

$3,480

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Welding Technology/Welder. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $3,480 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Welding Technology/Welder.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 48.0508

Program Family Precision Production

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 25 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 96% male, 4% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 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
PRECISION MACHINING & MANUFACTURING- Diploma--MTT2	—	100%	—	$8,403

In the PRECISION MACHINING & MANUFACTURING- Diploma--MTT2 program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, 100% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,403 (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

🎯

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Average Starting Salary

$53,750

10-Year Job Growth

+2.2%

Career Readiness Score

0/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers SOC: 51-4121	$43,000	+2.2%	0%	primary100% confidence
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC: 51-4122	$38,336	-9%	0%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$40,313

Peak Salary

$67,188

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

85%

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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Institution

School Name Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Location Valdosta, GA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $3,480

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,048

Average Net Price $2,000

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Program Information

CIP Code: 48.0508

CIP Family: 48

IPEDS ID: