Wichita, KansasPublic, 2-Year

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Welding Program

An associate degree and 2 certificates, $7,238 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Offer for Welding Students?

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Wichita, Kansas offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $7,238 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 213 welding credentials in 2024–25, more than any other Kansas school here. Best for learning in a large, established welding program.

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Welding Tuition: $7,238 a Year

Tuition and fees
$7,238
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,195
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
186
2024–25
Welding associate degrees
27
2024–25
Graduation rate
43%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,106
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.

Welding Degree and Certificates at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

AwardTypeLength
Associate of Applied Science, Welding TechnologyAssociate
Technical Certificate, Welding Technology Level 1Certificate
Technical Certificate, Welding Technology Level 2Certificate

As listed on Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

What you'll Learn in Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology's Welding Program

An AWS SENSE program that lists fourteen specific AWS qualifications students earn, including D1.1 3G and 4G in both GMAW and SMAW.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)

Welding Certification Testing at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Testing. Students in the Welding Technology program earn OSHA 10 certification and the following American Society Welding (AWS) Qualifications.

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology's own site.

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What Welders Earn Around Wichita

Welders in the Wichita, KS metro area earn a median $54,190 a year. Across Kansas, the median welder wage is $49,410 a year, from $37,790 at the 10th percentile to $66,680 at the 90th, with 6,370 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Welding FAQ

Does Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW).

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $7,238 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $1,195. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?

Students in the Welding Technology program earn OSHA 10 certification and the following American Society Welding (AWS) Qualifications.

How Much Do Welders Make in Kansas?

The median welder wage in Kansas is $49,410 a year, and the middle half earn between $45,210 and $59,200 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. wsutech.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 156107
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025