Weldon, North CarolinaPublic, 2-Year

Halifax Community College Welding Program

A diploma and 4 certificates, $2,608 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Halifax Community College Offer for Welding Students?

Halifax Community College in Weldon, North Carolina offers a diploma and 4 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,608 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 31 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for training for pipe welding work.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Halifax Community College

Halifax sells its welding options by time to completion, from a 4-month SMAW certificate to a 1-year diploma that adds fabrication and weld inspection and testing.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cutting
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading
  • Inspection and testing

Halifax Community College Welding Tuition: $2,608 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,608
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,752
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,000
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
31
2024–25
Graduation rate
35%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
1,061
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.

4 Welding Certificates at Halifax Community College

AwardTypeLength
Diploma Welding Technology D50420Diploma
Certificate Welding Technology C50420Certificate
Certificate Welding Technology C50420S - Concentration of SMAW (Stick) WeldingCertificate
Certificate Welding Technology C50420WF - Concentration of Welding and FabricationCertificate
Certificate Welding Technology C50420HS - Career and College PromiseCertificate

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

When Halifax Community College Welding Classes Meet

Schedule. Diploma is a 1 year training program; certificates run 4 months (SMAW), 6 months (Welding and Fabrication) and 8 months (C50420).

Where you'll Train: Main Campus

  • Main campus100 College Drive, Weldon, NC 27890

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

Visit halifaxcc.edu

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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Halifax Community College Welding FAQ

Does Halifax Community College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Halifax Community College offers a diploma and 4 certificates in welding at Main campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), pipe welding, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Halifax Community College?

Halifax Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,608 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,752 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $2,000. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

Does Halifax Community College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Diploma is a 1 year training program; certificates run 4 months (SMAW), 6 months (Welding and Fabrication) and 8 months (C50420).

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. halifaxcc.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 198640
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025