Thomasville, North CarolinaPublic, 2-Year

Davidson-Davie Community College Welding Program

2 diplomas and 2 certificates, $1,980 a year in tuition and fees.

What Does Davidson-Davie Community College Offer for Welding Students?

Davidson-Davie Community College in Thomasville, North Carolina offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $1,980 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 82 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for a fast start in welding with a certificate.

2 Welding Certificates at Davidson-Davie Community College

AwardTypeLength
Welding Technology, DiplomaDiploma39 credit hours
Welding Technology, Certificate: Emphasis in Basic TechniquesCertificate
Welding Technology, Diploma (High School Career and College Promise)Diploma
Welding Technology, Certificate (High School Career and College Promise)Certificate

As listed on Davidson-Davie Community College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Davidson-Davie Community College Welding Tuition: $1,980 a Year

Tuition and fees
$1,980
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,588
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,414
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
82
2024–25
Graduation rate
46%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,305
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.

When Davidson-Davie Community College Welding Classes Meet

Schedule. 1 year to complete; starts in Fall.

Where you'll Train: Davidson Campus

  • Davidson Campus

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Davidson-Davie Community College's own site.

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What Welders Earn in North Carolina

Across North Carolina, the median welder wage is $50,590 a year, from $38,540 at the 10th percentile to $71,240 at the 90th, with 11,750 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Davidson-Davie Community College Welding FAQ

Does Davidson-Davie Community College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Davidson-Davie Community College offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in welding at Davidson Campus.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Davidson-Davie Community College?

Davidson-Davie Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $1,980 for a full-time year (in-state) and $6,588 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,414. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Davidson-Davie Community College?

Welding Technology, Diploma: 39 credit hours.

Does Davidson-Davie Community College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

1 year to complete; starts in Fall.

How Much Do Welders Make in North Carolina?

The median welder wage in North Carolina is $50,590 a year, and the middle half earn between $45,400 and $60,870 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. davidsondavie.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 198376
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025