What Are the Best Welding Schools in Delaware?
- All-State Career School (Essington, 61 miles away) offers Welding Technology.
- Delaware County Community College (Media, 67 miles away) offers Welding Technology, Certificate of Competency and Welding Certificate Program (noncredit, PDS 9827).
- North American Trade Schools (Baltimore, 70 miles away) offers Combination Welding.
- Delaware welders earn a median $57,270 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Compare Welding Programs in Delaware
| College | Tuition and fees | Welding awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-State Career SchoolEssington, PA | 7 certificates | ||
| Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PA | $6,930 | 15 certificates | 24% |
| North American Trade SchoolsBaltimore, MD | 56 certificates | ||
| Lincoln College of Technology-ColumbiaColumbia, MD | 101 certificates | ||
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania IncExton, PA | 115 certificates | ||
| Philadelphia Technician TrainingPhiladelphia, PA | 119 certificates |
Welding programs in Delaware. Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time resident rate and graduation rate is college-wide (NCES College Navigator). Welding awards are credentials conferred in welding (IPEDS). Blank cells mean no federal figure for that college.
Welder Salary in Delaware: The Philadelphia Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | Welding jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington | $58,380 | $79,960 | 4,630 |
| Dover | $48,510 | $76,030 | 90 |
Welder salary: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Delaware (600 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Welding Schools by City in Delaware
Welding Schools in Delaware: FAQ
How Much Do Welders Make in Delaware?
BLS estimates a median of $57,270 a year for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Delaware (May 2025), across 600 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,550 and the top 10% earn more than $75,560.
Do I Need a Certification to Work as a Welder?
Many employers test welders on their own procedure before hiring. The American Welding Society's Certified Welder program is a performance test with no education or experience prerequisites, taken at an AWS Accredited Test Facility.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- American Welding Society, Certified Welder program.