Allen, TexasPublic, 4-Year

Collin County Community College District Welding Program

An associate degree and 3 certificates, $2,014 a year in tuition and fees, with training in fabrication and blueprint reading, robotic and automated welding.

What Does Collin County Community College District Offer for Welding Students?

Collin County Community College District in Allen, Texas offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in welding. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,014 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 189 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening and weekend classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Evening Welding Classes at Collin County Community College District

Schedule. Full-time cohorts: mornings, afternoons, or evenings Monday-Thursday, or weekends Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

Collin County Community College District Welding Tuition: $2,014 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,014
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,064
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,220
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
149
2024–25
Welding associate degrees
40
2024–25
Graduation rate
20%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
39,548
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count welding credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

Welding Degree and Certificates at Collin County Community College District

AwardTypeLength
Welding AASAssociate60 credit hours
Welding Technology Level 2 CertificateCertificate45 credit hours
Welding Fabrication CertificateCertificate31 credit hours
Entry Welding CertificateCertificate16 credit hours

As listed on Collin County Community College District's welding program page, reviewed September 24, 2026.

From Stick Welding to Robotics: What Collin County Community College District Teaches

Collin runs welding as a full-time cohort with a Saturday-Sunday option and goes beyond the basics into robotic, sub-arc and aerospace welding at one technical campus.

  • Fabrication and blueprint reading
  • Robotic and automated weldingrobotic welding

Where you'll Train: Collin College Technical Campus

  • Collin College Technical Campus2550 Bending Branch Way

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Collin County Community College District's own site.

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What Welders Earn in Texas

Across Texas, the median welder wage is $53,340 a year, from $38,380 at the 10th percentile to $80,240 at the 90th, with 52,000 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Collin County Community College District Welding FAQ

Does Collin County Community College District Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Collin County Community College District offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in welding at Collin College Technical Campus. Training covers fabrication and blueprint reading, robotic and automated welding.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Collin County Community College District?

Collin County Community College District's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,014 for a full-time year (in-district) and $6,064 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $2,220. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Collin County Community College District?

Welding AAS: 60 credit hours. Welding Technology Level 2 Certificate: 45 credit hours. Welding Fabrication Certificate: 31 credit hours.

Does Collin County Community College District Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Full-time cohorts: mornings, afternoons, or evenings Monday-Thursday, or weekends Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

How Much Do Welders Make in Texas?

The median welder wage in Texas is $53,340 a year, and the middle half earn between $45,750 and $64,770 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. collin.edu: Welding program page, reviewed September 24, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 247834
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025