Bismarck State College
2.3 mi1500 Edwards Ave., Bismarck, ND · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 24 welding
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,037
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $57,900
2 schools within 25 miles of Bismarck reported welding graduates for 2023-24, 31 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
1500 Edwards Ave., Bismarck, ND · Public, 4-year
3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit, 4-year
BLS puts the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in North Dakota at $62,000 (middle 80% from $46,660 to $83,290), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.