Welding Program

The welding program at Anoka Technical College prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer welding program.

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Anoka Technical College

1845 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Anoka Technical College, located in Anoka, Minnesota, is a public two year institution dedicated to providing career and technical training for its students. The school was founded in 1948 and is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and School, Commission of Institutions of Higher Education. The school shares the same president as Anoka-Ramsey Community College to better serve the area of the twin cities.

Academics

Anoka Technical College offers a large number of programs in high demand fields. These programs provide career and technical training, educating students while assisting the in the development of skills necessary to perform successfully at work. Graduates of a given program will be qualified for immediate entry into the workforce.

All programs are provided in accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and are recognized as such. Diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees are available, with diploma and certificate programs typically taking less time than associate degrees due to a lack of general education courses in the curriculum.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Practical Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Information Technology Management
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

As a public two year technical college, ATC accepts students through an open admissions policy. Any student may apply and be admitted granted they meet certain age requirements. Students interested in enrolling must complete the application along with their chosen program and complete the placement exams to determine which courses must be taken. Financial aid is available for most programs, though programs that result in less than 16 credits are not. Students in need of aid may begin the application process through the financial aid office. Awards are typically determined based on need.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Anoka Technical College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Description

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $44010

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Description

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $43860

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).