Paterson, New JerseyPrivate for-Profit, Under 2-Year

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Welding Program

A diploma, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Offer for Welding Students?

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences in Paterson, New Jersey offers a diploma in welding. The school awarded 19 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences

Schedule. 6 Months (Day) - 12 Months (Evening).

Testing. Graduates are eligible for AWS (American Welding Society) Structural Standards (D1.1) and American Welding Society (Plate).

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences by the Numbers: 19 Welding Awards in 2024–25

Welding certificates awarded
19
2024–25
Students enrolled
146
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.

Welding Programs at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences

AwardTypeLength
Welding Diploma ProgramDiploma

As listed on Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

What you'll Learn in Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences's Welding Program

A short combination-welding diploma in Paterson that runs 6 months by day or 12 months in the evening, aimed at AWS D1.1 structural and plate tests.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingplasma arc cutting
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading
  • Inspection and testing

Where you'll Train: Hohokus School - Paterson

  • Hohokus School - Paterson

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences's own site.

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What Welders Earn in New Jersey

Across New Jersey, the median welder wage is $59,440 a year, from $43,290 at the 10th percentile to $81,760 at the 90th, with 3,730 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Welding FAQ

Does Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences offers a diploma in welding at Hohokus School - Paterson. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

Does Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

6 Months (Day) - 12 Months (Evening).

Can You Get Welding Certified at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences?

Graduates are eligible for AWS (American Welding Society) Structural Standards (D1.1) and American Welding Society (Plate).

How Much Do Welders Make in New Jersey?

The median welder wage in New Jersey is $59,440 a year, and the middle half earn between $49,870 and $71,060 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. eastwick.edu: Welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 184746
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025