Roswell, New MexicoPublic, 2-Year

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Welding Program

An associate degree and 2 certificates, $2,256 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Offer for Welding Students?

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus in Roswell, New Mexico offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,256 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 92 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning a welding degree, not just a certificate.

Welding Degree and Certificates at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

AwardTypeLength
Associate of Applied Science in Welding TechnologyAssociate
Certificate of Employability in Welding Technology (Basic)Certificate
Advanced Certificate of Employability in Welding TechnologyCertificate

As listed on Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Welding Tuition: $2,256 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,256
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$5,616
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,548
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
83
2024–25
Welding associate degrees
9
2024–25
Graduation rate
32%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,082
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.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

A stackable Basic-to-Advanced-to-AAS ladder that goes beyond steel into aluminum, sanitary stainless tubing and copper, with the AAS transferable into ENMU bachelor's programs.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingoxy-fuel cutting, carbon arc gouging
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Schedule. Basic certificate generally two full-time semesters; Advanced certificate about two years full-time; AAS about two and a half years full-time.

Testing. Courses are taught using a variety of “hands-on” equipment and the latest welding technology available using NC3 LEEPS curriculum and AWS qualification testing.

Where you'll Train: ENMU-Roswell

  • ENMU-Roswell

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus's own site.

Visit roswell.enmu.edu

What Welders Earn in New Mexico

Across New Mexico, the median welder wage is $59,840 a year, from $36,860 at the 10th percentile to $92,760 at the 90th, with 2,390 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Welding FAQ

Does Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding at ENMU-Roswell. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), pipe welding, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus?

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,256 for a full-time year (in-district) and $5,616 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,548. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

Does Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Basic certificate generally two full-time semesters; Advanced certificate about two years full-time; AAS about two and a half years full-time.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus?

Courses are taught using a variety of “hands-on” equipment and the latest welding technology available using NC3 LEEPS curriculum and AWS qualification testing.

How Much Do Welders Make in New Mexico?

The median welder wage in New Mexico is $59,840 a year, and the middle half earn between $44,750 and $82,550 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. roswell.enmu.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 187666
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025