Welding Program

The welding program at Dunwoody College of Technology 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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Dunwoody College of Technology

1900 East Camp Street, Ely, MN

The Dunwoody College of Technology, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was founded in 1914 through funds left by William Hood Dunwoody after his death to establish a school that would provide education to youth regardless of race, color or religion. The school is a private, not for profit 2 and 4 year institution providing education in a variety of fields. The school has grown and expanded over the years, established partnerships with various private industries, and expanded its academic offerings in order to provide students with the best education possible.

 Academics

Dunwoody College of Technology offers associate degrees and certificates through its technical programs, and as a 2+2 college, any associate degree graduates are immediately eligible to enter the bachelors degree program in applied management.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Computer Technology
• Design & Graphic Technology
• Health Science & Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Dunwoody College of Technology must complete and submit the application via mail or online, along with all transcripts and/or GED test scores and the application fee. A personal interview with a counselor is also recommended. Once completed, the application will be reviewed and a decision rendered regarding admission. Financial aid is available to eligible students, and can be obtained with the assistance of the school's financial aid office. Financial aid is disbursed yearly and must be reapplied for at the start of each year.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dunwoody College of Technology has offered the following academic levels for students:

• 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

• Duluth, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $40840

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

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