Green Bay, WisconsinPublic, 2-Year

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Welding Program

A diploma and 5 certificates, $4,960 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Offer for Welding Students?

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin offers a diploma and 5 certificates in welding through its Welding - Technical Diploma program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,960 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 69 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Schedule. Day (6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) and Evening (5:30-10:30 p.m.) formats; full-time; two semesters of 8-week blocks.

Testing. Students will be trained in code welding according to the AWS (American Welding Society) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) with testing provided on campus.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Welding Tuition: $4,960 a Year

Tuition and fees
$4,960
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$7,233
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,472
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
69
2024–25
Graduation rate
51%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
11,826
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.

5 Welding Certificates at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Welding Technical Diploma (314421)Diploma32 credit hours
MIG Welding CertificateCertificate6 credit hours
TIG Welding CertificateCertificate6 credit hours
Stick Welding CertificateCertificate5 credit hours
Flux Core Welding CertificateCertificate5 credit hours
Weld Inspection CertificateCertificate5 credit hours

As listed on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

NWTC trains to both AWS and ASME codes with on-campus testing, runs the diploma in day and evening formats at Green Bay and Marinette, and offers a standalone Weld Inspection certificate.

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

2 Campuses Teach Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  • Green Bay2740 West Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54303
  • Marinette

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's own site.

Visit nwtc.edu

What Welders Earn Around Green Bay

Welders in the Green Bay, WI metro area earn a median $58,850 a year. Across Wisconsin, the median welder wage is $58,410 a year, from $47,060 at the 10th percentile to $70,720 at the 90th, with 15,320 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Welding FAQ

Does Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offers a diploma and 5 certificates in welding at Green Bay, Marinette. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College?

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $4,960 for a full-time year (in-state) and $7,233 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,472. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College?

Welding Technical Diploma (314421): 32 credit hours. MIG Welding Certificate: 6 credit hours. TIG Welding Certificate: 6 credit hours.

Does Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Day (6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) and Evening (5:30-10:30 p.m.) formats; full-time; two semesters of 8-week blocks.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College?

Students will be trained in code welding according to the AWS (American Welding Society) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) with testing provided on campus.

How Much Do Welders Make in Wisconsin?

The median welder wage in Wisconsin is $58,410 a year, and the middle half earn between $50,320 and $62,220 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. nwtc.edu: Welding - Technical Diploma program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 239488
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025