Spruce Pine, North CarolinaPublic, 2-Year

Mayland Community College Welding Program

A diploma and 2 certificates, $2,626 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Mayland Community College Offer for Welding Students?

Mayland Community College in Spruce Pine, North Carolina offers a diploma and 2 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,626 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 26 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Evening Welding Classes at Mayland Community College

Schedule. Diploma Requirements, Evening Program (43 Credit Hours).

Mayland Community College Welding Tuition: $2,626 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,626
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,770
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,194
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
26
2024–25
Graduation rate
46%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
850
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.

2 Welding Certificates at Mayland Community College

AwardTypeLength
Welding Technology Diploma (D50420)Diploma43 credit hours
Basic Welding Certificate (C50420B)Certificate
Intermediate Welding Certificate (C50420I)Certificate

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

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Mayland Community College

The diploma runs as an evening program over four semesters, taught by AWS-certified instructors with a virtual welding simulator, and classes are offered across Mitchell, Avery and Yancey counties.

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

Where you'll Train: Main Campus

  • Main campus200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

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

Visit mayland.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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Mayland Community College Welding FAQ

Does Mayland Community College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Mayland Community College offers a diploma and 2 certificates in welding at Main campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Mayland Community College?

Mayland Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,626 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,770 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,194. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Mayland Community College?

Welding Technology Diploma (D50420): 43 credit hours.

Does Mayland Community College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Diploma Requirements, Evening Program (43 Credit Hours).

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. mayland.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 198914
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025