CAREERS TO CONSIDER
Welders
SCULPTING OUR COMMUNITIES
From schools to custom cars, welders shape majority of the structures and technology that we use regularly. This is a cool career that also allows you to contribute to your community. Welders join metals together to help build bridges, building, tools, cars, and so much more—so it’s a job that’ll never go out of style. Get to know about the endless possibilities and rewarding career in welding.
DID YOU KNOW?
The welding industry
is projected to grow
3% by 2029 1
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Pathways to Becoming a Welder
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Trade School
12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS
Certificate /Diploma<$21K Program Cost
Leave school with little debt
$44.1K Median Salary
Land a job immediately
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COLLEGE
4+ YEARS
Bachelor's Degree$106K College Cost
Average 4-year tuition cost
$62.2K Median Salary
Job hunt in a competitive industry