Students will study hands-on Welding Technology, which includes blueprint reading, mathematics, and metallurgy. Classes include classroom and lab time. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be eligible for entry level employment in a variety of industrial careers.
Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.
Scholarships available from American Society of Welding (AWS) and Albuquerque Foundation.
Fees: $1,671 Tool Kit, $75 fee per lab course
Tools: Tools are included in Fees
Educational Opportunities
Many of our courses are transferable to four-year institutions and CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges in New Mexico and elsewhere.
Employment Opportunities
Available jobs with the Welding Industry include construction, energy and manufacturing, with job titles including Fabricator, Fitter, Welders helper and Welder.
Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.
Ten Year Rule for CTE Courses
Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.
