Jacksonville, FloridaPublic, 4-Year

Florida State College at Jacksonville Welding Program

A certificate, $2,878 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Florida State College at Jacksonville Offer for Welding Students?

Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida offers a certificate in welding through its Welding Technology (C.C.) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,878 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 7 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Florida State College at Jacksonville

Schedule. Full-time day: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m., 8 months, begins Fall Term; part-time evening: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 16 months.

Testing. Through completion of the program, students will learn all major welds essential to pass the 3G AWS certification series.

Florida State College at Jacksonville Welding Tuition: $2,878 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,878
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$9,992
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,400
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
7
2024–25
Graduation rate
37%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
23,556
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.

The Florida State College at Jacksonville Welding Certificate

AwardTypeLength
Welding Technology Career Certificate (5789 day / 578P evening)Certificate1050 clock hours

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

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Florida State College at Jacksonville

An eight-month, four-day-a-week day cohort (open-access, first-come first-served) taught downtown, with a 16-month evening option and articulated credit toward Industrial Management Technology.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Pipe welding

Where you'll Train: Downtown Campus, B Building

  • Downtown Campus, B Building101 W. State Street

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

Visit fscj.edu

What Welders Earn Around Jacksonville

Welders in the Jacksonville, FL metro area earn a median $50,640 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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Florida State College at Jacksonville Welding FAQ

Does Florida State College at Jacksonville Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Florida State College at Jacksonville offers a certificate in welding at Downtown Campus, B Building. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Florida State College at Jacksonville?

Florida State College at Jacksonville's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,878 for a full-time year (in-state) and $9,992 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,400. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville?

Welding Technology Career Certificate (5789 day / 578P evening): 1050 clock hours.

Does Florida State College at Jacksonville Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Full-time day: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m., 8 months, begins Fall Term; part-time evening: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 16 months.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Florida State College at Jacksonville?

Through completion of the program, students will learn all major welds essential to pass the 3G AWS certification series.

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. fscj.edu: Welding Technology (C.C.) program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 133702
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025