Is There a Welding School in Charlotte?
- Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, in town away, offers Welding Technology Degree (A.A.S.) and Welding Technology Diploma.
- South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, 21 miles away, offers Welding Technology Diploma and Welding Technology Basic Welding Certificate.
- York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC, 21 miles away, offers Welding, General Technology Specialization, AAS and Welding, DAS.
- Welding classes in Charlotte: 2 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
- Welder pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area: a median $56,070 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best Welding Schools in Charlotte for What You Need
Welding Schools in Charlotte and the Surrounding Area
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, North Carolina
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 5 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $2,792 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 95 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Charlotte; evening or weekend sections; a degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication · Robotic
South Piedmont Community College, Monroe, North Carolina
Offers a diploma and 6 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $2,022 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 12 conferred 2024–25
The lowest resident tuition of the 7 welding schools here ($2,022).
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication
York Technical College, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in welding
- Tuition / year
- $8,036 in-district, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 78 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Gaston College, Dallas, North Carolina
Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $3,186 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 58 conferred 2024–25
The highest college-wide graduation rate here (63%).
NASCAR Technical Institute, Mooresville, North Carolina
Offers one other award in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 149 conferred 2024–25
The most welding awards nearby (149 in 2024-2025); evening or weekend sections.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Fabrication
Stanly Community College, Albemarle, North Carolina
Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $2,672 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Salisbury, North Carolina
Offers an associate degree, 2 diplomas and 9 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $2,064 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 136 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication
Cleveland Community College, Shelby, North Carolina
Offers a diploma and 4 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $2,602 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 67 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Tuition and welding awards: NCES College Navigator, 2024–25. Programs and processes: each school's own welding page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Charlotte.
Central Piedmont Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| College | Distance | Tuition and fees | Welding awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte | in town | $2,792 | 77 certificates, 18 associate | 31% |
| South Piedmont Community CollegeMonroe | 21 miles | $2,022 | 12 certificates | 38% |
| York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC | 21 miles | $8,036 | 78 certificates | 30% |
| Gaston CollegeDallas | 21 miles | $3,186 | 58 certificates | 63% |
| NASCAR Technical InstituteMooresville | 27 miles | 149 certificates | ||
| Stanly Community CollegeAlbemarle | 35 miles | $2,672 | 20 certificates | 48% |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeSalisbury | 36 miles | $2,064 | 128 certificates, 8 associate | 35% |
| Cleveland Community CollegeShelby | 38 miles | $2,602 | 67 certificates | 32% |
Welding programs near Charlotte, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time resident rate. Awards: welding credentials conferred (IPEDS, via NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is college-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welding Classes in Charlotte: 2 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Central Piedmont Community CollegeA.A.S. is two years, on campus at Harper Campus; some evening sections may be available depending on the semester.
- South Piedmont Community CollegeDiploma: 1.5 Years; mode listed as Online/in-person
- NASCAR Technical Institute36-week program at UTI Mooresville, completable in less than nine months; UTI says most programs offer morning, afternoon and evening schedules.
- Stanly Community CollegeDiploma: Full Time Student 14 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Year; Part Time Student 14 classes, 6 semesters, 2 years
- Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeOffered in 16-week and 8-week semesters (per catalog certification-test note)
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Charlotte?
South Piedmont Community College, Gaston College and NASCAR Technical Institute offer certificates only; Central Piedmont Community College, York Technical College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College also award a welding associate degree, which adds general education and takes about two years full time.
- South Piedmont Community CollegeWelding Technology Diploma: 43 credit hours; Welding Technology Basic Welding Certificate: 18 credit hours; Welding Technology GMAW Plate/Pipe Certificate: 18 credit hours
- York Technical CollegeWelding, General Technology Specialization, AAS: 5 semesters; Welding, DAS: 4 semesters; Basic Welding Certificate: 6 months
- NASCAR Technical InstituteWelding Technology: 36 weeks
- Stanly Community CollegeWelding Technology Diploma - D50420: 43 credit hours; Basic Welding Certificate - C50420BW: 17 credit hours; Intermediate Welding Certificate - C50420IW: 18 credit hours
- Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeWelding Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree (A50420): 71-73 semester hour credits; Welding Technology Diploma (D50420): 38 semester hour credits; CCPP Welding Technology Diploma (D50420PB): 38 semester hour credits
- Cleveland Community CollegeWelding Technology Diploma (D50420): 36-38 credit hours; Welding Technology Certificate (C50420): 17 credit hours; Welding Technology - Basic Certificate (C50420C): 15 credit hours
Welder Pay Around Charlotte
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (3,370 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About Welding Schools in Charlotte
How Much Do Welding Schools in Charlotte Cost?
South Piedmont Community College charges the least, $2,022 a year for full-time residents in 2024-2025; York Technical College charges $8,036. Books, tools and protective gear cost extra (South Piedmont Community College budgets $1,400 for books and supplies).
How Long Does Welding School Take Near Charlotte?
South Piedmont Community College lists Welding Technology Diploma (43 credit hours) and Welding Technology Basic Welding Certificate (18 credit hours), York Technical College lists Welding, General Technology Specialization, AAS (5 semesters) and Welding, DAS (4 semesters) and NASCAR Technical Institute lists Welding Technology (36 weeks).
How Much Do Welders Make in Charlotte?
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area earn a median $56,070 a year (BLS, May 2025), 4% above the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $75,910.
What Is the Best Welding School Near Charlotte?
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 136 welding awards in 2024-2025. NASCAR Technical Institute ranks second.
Are There Night Welding Classes Near Charlotte?
Yes. Central Piedmont Community College and NASCAR Technical Institute publish evening or weekend sections: A.A.S. is two years, on campus at Harper Campus; some evening sections may be available depending on the semester.
Welding Programs Near Charlotte but Farther Out
- Mitchell Community College, Statesville40 miles
- Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory43 miles
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- Official welding program pages of the 8 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.