Welding programs in Maryland
7 welding programs at 6 Maryland schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $40,066 one year after completion, 8% below the national median of $43,370. Median borrower debt is $11,250.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia | Columbia, MD | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 84 | $45,316 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | Towson, MD | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | – | $41,064 | $13,000 | $148 |
| North American Trade Schools | Baltimore, MD | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 44 | $39,069 | $8,509 | $97 |
| All-State Career-Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | – | $25,004 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury, MD | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury, MD | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a welding school in Maryland
Employers often ask for a welding certification such as those offered by the American Welding Society. Those exams are separate from the school diploma, so ask each school how many weld-test hours you get in a booth.
- How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
- Which welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) and positions are covered?
- Does the school host certification tests on site?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying welding program in Maryland?
By reported one-year earnings, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia leads at $45,316 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many welding programs are in Maryland?
The Scorecard lists 7 certificate or associate programs in this field at 6 schools in Maryland.