Sandersville, GeorgiaPublic, 2-Year

Oconee Fall Line Technical College Welding Program

An associate degree, a diploma and 6 certificates, $3,380 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Oconee Fall Line Technical College Offer for Welding Students?

Oconee Fall Line Technical College in Sandersville, Georgia offers an associate degree, a diploma and 6 certificates in welding through its Welding and Joining Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,380 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 157 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning a welding degree, not just a certificate.

Welding Degree and Certificates at Oconee Fall Line Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Interdisciplinary Studies - Welding and Joining Technology AASAssociate61 credit hours
Welding and Joining Technology DiplomaDiploma54 credit hours
Pipe Shielded Metal Arc Welding TCCCertificate35 credit hours
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCCCertificate12 credit hours
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCCCertificate12 credit hours
Flux Cored Arc Welder TCCCertificate15 credit hours
Gas Metal Arc Welder TCCCertificate15 credit hours
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder TCCCertificate15 credit hours

As listed on Oconee Fall Line Technical College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Oconee Fall Line Technical College Welding Tuition: $3,380 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,380
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$5,948
2024–25
Books and supplies
$914
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
157
2024–25
Graduation rate
65%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,108
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.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Alongside the standard diploma it offers a 35-credit Pipe Shielded Metal Arc Welding certificate and a welding-emphasis interdisciplinary AAS, with each program page publishing an estimated all-in tuition and fees figure.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingoxyfuel cutting

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Schedule. Diploma: accepted every semester; a full-time student can complete it in 4 semesters. Pipe SMAW certificate: 2 semesters full time.

Testing. Program graduates receive a Welding and Joining Technology diploma, have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician, and are prepared to take qualification tests.

3 Campuses Teach Welding at Oconee Fall Line Technical College

  • North Campus
  • South Campus
  • Jefferson County Center

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Oconee Fall Line Technical College's own site.

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What Welders Earn in Georgia

Across Georgia, the median welder wage is $48,430 a year, from $38,030 at the 10th percentile to $65,160 at the 90th, with 13,130 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Oconee Fall Line Technical College Welding FAQ

Does Oconee Fall Line Technical College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Oconee Fall Line Technical College offers an associate degree, a diploma and 6 certificates in welding at North Campus, South Campus, Jefferson County Center. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Oconee Fall Line Technical College?

Oconee Fall Line Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,380 for a full-time year (in-state) and $5,948 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $914. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College?

Interdisciplinary Studies - Welding and Joining Technology AAS: 61 credit hours. Welding and Joining Technology Diploma: 54 credit hours. Pipe Shielded Metal Arc Welding TCC: 35 credit hours.

Does Oconee Fall Line Technical College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Diploma: accepted every semester; a full-time student can complete it in 4 semesters. Pipe SMAW certificate: 2 semesters full time.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Oconee Fall Line Technical College?

Program graduates receive a Welding and Joining Technology diploma, have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician, and are prepared to take qualification tests.

How Much Do Welders Make in Georgia?

The median welder wage in Georgia is $48,430 a year, and the middle half earn between $44,150 and $58,240 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. oftc.smartcatalogiq.com: Welding and Joining Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 420431
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025