Berlin, New HampshirePublic, 2-Year

White Mountains Community College Welding Program

2 certificates, $7,050 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does White Mountains Community College Offer for Welding Students?

White Mountains Community College in Berlin, New Hampshire offers 2 certificates in welding through its Advanced Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $7,050 for a full-time year (in-state), the lowest of the 3 New Hampshire schools we list with federal figures. The school awarded 32 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for keeping tuition low in New Hampshire.

White Mountains Community College Welding Tuition: $7,050 a Year

Tuition and fees
$7,050
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$15,300
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,400
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
32
2024–25
Graduation rate
62%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
577
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 White Mountains Community College

AwardTypeLength
Advanced Welding Technology CertificateCertificate36 credits
Pipe Welding CertificateCertificate19 credits

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

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at White Mountains Community College

A one-year structural certificate followed by a summer pipe certificate aimed at three ASME pipe certifications, with named employers such as Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Bath Iron Works.

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

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at White Mountains Community College

Schedule. One-year certificate (fall and spring); Pipe Welding certificate in the summer semester.

Testing. This certificate devotes additional time to preparing students for the D1.5 and D1.1 Structural Steel Unlimited Certifications in all positions for the FCAW and SMAW processes.

Where you'll Train: Berlin (Main Campus)

  • Berlin (Main Campus)2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570

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

Visit wmcc.edu

What Welders Earn in New Hampshire

Across New Hampshire, the median welder wage is $62,360 a year, from $47,540 at the 10th percentile to $80,290 at the 90th, with 1,110 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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White Mountains Community College Welding FAQ

Does White Mountains Community College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. White Mountains Community College offers 2 certificates in welding at Berlin (Main Campus). Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at White Mountains Community College?

White Mountains Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $7,050 for a full-time year (in-state) and $15,300 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,400. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at White Mountains Community College?

Advanced Welding Technology Certificate: 36 credits. Pipe Welding Certificate: 19 credits.

Does White Mountains Community College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

One-year certificate (fall and spring); Pipe Welding certificate in the summer semester.

Can You Get Welding Certified at White Mountains Community College?

This certificate devotes additional time to preparing students for the D1.5 and D1.1 Structural Steel Unlimited Certifications in all positions for the FCAW and SMAW processes.

How Much Do Welders Make in New Hampshire?

The median welder wage in New Hampshire is $62,360 a year, and the middle half earn between $50,620 and $74,420 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. wmcc.edu: Advanced Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 183105
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025