Moultrie, GeorgiaPublic, 2-Year

Southern Regional Technical College Welding Program

A diploma and 5 certificates, $3,007 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Southern Regional Technical College Offer for Welding Students?

Southern Regional Technical College in Moultrie, Georgia offers a diploma and 5 certificates in welding through its Welding and Joining Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,007 for a full-time year (in-state), the lowest of the 19 Georgia schools we list with federal figures. The school awarded 307 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for keeping tuition low in Georgia.

Southern Regional Technical College Welding Tuition: $3,007 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,007
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$5,575
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,150
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
307
2024–25
Graduation rate
31%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
5,381
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 Southern Regional Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma (WAJ2)Diploma57 credit hours
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, TCC (FS31)Certificate12 credit hours
Gas Metal Arc Welder, TCC (GM31)Certificate15 credit hours
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder, TCC (GTA1)Certificate15 credit hours
Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator, TCC (VSM1)Certificate11 credit hours
Submerged Arc Welder Operator, TCC (SAW1)Certificate12 credit hours

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

What you'll Learn in Southern Regional Technical College's Welding Program

Adds a Submerged Arc Welder Operator certificate, uncommon among Georgia technical colleges, and delivers entry certificates at numerous southwest Georgia high schools alongside four campuses.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingoxyfuel cutting
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Southern Regional Technical College

Schedule. Diploma length: three semesters; entrance at the beginning of each semester.

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.

4 Campuses Teach Welding at Southern Regional Technical College

  • Moultrie (Veterans Parkway)Veterans Parkway
  • Thomasville
  • Tifton
  • Bainbridge

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Southern Regional 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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Southern Regional Technical College Welding FAQ

Does Southern Regional Technical College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Southern Regional Technical College offers a diploma and 5 certificates in welding at Moultrie (Veterans Parkway), Thomasville, Tifton. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, fabrication and blueprint reading.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Southern Regional Technical College?

Southern Regional Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,007 for a full-time year (in-state) and $5,575 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,150. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Southern Regional Technical College?

Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma (WAJ2): 57 credit hours. Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, TCC (FS31): 12 credit hours. Gas Metal Arc Welder, TCC (GM31): 15 credit hours.

Does Southern Regional Technical College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Diploma length: three semesters; entrance at the beginning of each semester.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Southern Regional 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. southernregional.edu: Welding and Joining Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 487162
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025