Daytona Beach, FloridaPublic, 4-Year

Daytona State College Welding Program

2 certificates, $3,106 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Daytona State College Offer for Welding Students?

Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, Florida offers 2 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology - Applied program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,106 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 45 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for a fast start in welding with a certificate.

2 Welding Certificates at Daytona State College

AwardTypeLength
Welding Technology - Applied, Vocational CertificateCertificate725 clock hours (24.17 vocational credits)
Advanced Welding (Limited Access Program), Vocational CertificateCertificate

As listed on Daytona State College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Daytona State College Welding Tuition: $3,106 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,106
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$11,994
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,800
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
45
2024–25
Graduation rate
43%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
12,820
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.

What you'll Learn in Daytona State College's Welding Program

A shorter 725-clock-hour state-college certificate that still covers pulsed MIG, spool-gun and push-pull aluminum welding before finishing with TIG on carbon steel, aluminum and stainless.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingoxyfuel, carbon arc gouging
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Daytona State College

Schedule. Typical length is two semesters (30 weeks), per the 2025-2026 catalog.

Testing. The program prepares students for a range of welding certifications.

Where you'll Train: Daytona Beach Campus

  • Daytona Beach Campus1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Daytona State College's own site.

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What Welders Earn Around Deltona

Welders in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area earn a median $48,170 a year. Across Florida, the median welder wage is $50,640 a year, from $39,200 at the 10th percentile to $70,390 at the 90th, with 16,420 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Daytona State College Welding FAQ

Does Daytona State College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Daytona State College offers 2 certificates in welding at Daytona Beach Campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Daytona State College?

Daytona State College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,106 for a full-time year (in-state) and $11,994 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,800. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Daytona State College?

Welding Technology - Applied, Vocational Certificate: 725 clock hours (24.17 vocational credits).

Does Daytona State College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Typical length is two semesters (30 weeks), per the 2025-2026 catalog.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Daytona State College?

The program prepares students for a range of welding certifications.

How Much Do Welders Make in Florida?

The median welder wage in Florida is $50,640 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,460 and $60,600 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. daytonastate.edu: Welding Technology - Applied program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 133386
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025