Texas State Technical College

Texas State Technical College offers an associate degree and three welding certificates across 11 physical campuses. The shared hands-on curriculum covers Stick, MIG, TIG and Flux-Core welding, structural welding, layout and fabrication, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, with advanced options in pipe welding and higher-level welding processes. The associate plan also includes welding automation and non-destructive testing coursework. Current offerings are available in person or hybrid with day and night scheduling, and specific degree-plan availability varies by campus.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology, AAS

This 60-credit Associate of Applied Science plan builds a broad welding foundation through Stick, MIG, TIG and…

Program cost: $11,666–$18,420
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 60 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Waco — Waco, TXAbilene — Abilene, TXFort Bend County — Rosenberg, TXHarlingen — Harlingen, TXNorth Texas — Red Oak, TXWilliamson County — Hutto, TX

Structural Welding

This 38-credit Level One certificate develops hands-on structural and fabrication skills through introductory multi-process welding, Stick, TIG, MIG…

Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 38 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Waco — Waco, TXAbilene — Abilene, TXBreckenridge — Breckenridge, TXBrownwood — Brownwood, TXFort Bend County — Rosenberg, TXHarlingen — Harlingen, TXMarshall — Marshall, TXNew Braunfels — New Braunfels, TXNorth Texas — Red Oak, TXSweetwater — Sweetwater, TXWilliamson County — Hutto, TX

Welding Advanced Pipe Specialization

This 50-credit Level Two certificate extends structural and fabrication training into pipe welding. Students complete introductory and intermediate…

Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 50 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Waco — Waco, TXAbilene — Abilene, TXBreckenridge — Breckenridge, TXBrownwood — Brownwood, TXFort Bend County — Rosenberg, TXHarlingen — Harlingen, TXMarshall — Marshall, TXNorth Texas — Red Oak, TXSweetwater — Sweetwater, TXWilliamson County — Hutto, TX

Welding Technology - Advanced Processes

This 50-credit Level Two certificate advances students through Stick, TIG, MIG and Flux-Core welding with layout and fabrication. Required…

Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
Program Length: 50 semester credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Waco — Waco, TXAbilene — Abilene, TXFort Bend County — Rosenberg, TXHarlingen — Harlingen, TXMarshall — Marshall, TXNorth Texas — Red Oak, TXWilliamson County — Hutto, TX

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