From manufacturing and construction to artistic exploration, welding is a craft that crosses industry lines. At Penn College, you’ll be part of a community of creators. Mastering practical skills to take on in-demand careers in this thriving field. In this ABET-accredited program you’ll explore theories. Challenge and test concepts. And apply skills, methods, and techniques in advanced learning labs using tools and technology just like you’ll find in the field.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
4
Semesters
20
Courses
67
Credits
Fall 2026
5 courses 15 credits
40% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
5 courses 17 credits
60% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
5 courses 18 credits
60% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
5 courses 17 credits
100% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
96%
Overall Placement Rate
Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway
Global Opportunities
In this virtual tour, you'll walk through our newly upgraded 55,000+-square-foot facility, meet a few instructors, and check out some of the latest technology and tools of the trade.
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As a Welding student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 133 scholarships.
WNEP-TV visits welding lab for boat repairs
March 31, 2026
WNEP-TV reporter Mackenzie Aucker spent Monday morning in the Penn College welding lab with students who are refurbishing a rescue boat and trailer for the…
Welding students benefit from Lincoln Electric Partnership
March 27, 2026
A longtime partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology has provided high-end equipment benefiting nearly 400 welding students throughout the academic year.…
Crane system donated to Penn College welding lab
January 16, 2026
Thanks to the generosity of two companies, Pennsylvania College of Technology has a new crane system in its 55,000-plus-square-foot welding facility.
Johnson Controls continues support for Penn College students
November 20, 2025
For the third consecutive year, Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Johnson Controls that aims to support students…
Robotic welding system entrusted to Penn College
November 13, 2025
A longtime partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology is providing a new self-contained automated welding system to the institution. Miller Welding…
Penn College welding student receives scholarship
September 05, 2025
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student is one of a dozen nationwide to receive a scholarship awarded by ESAB Corp. and the American Welding Society…
Tomorrow Makers are in action at the Little League World Series
August 18, 2025
As part of a partnership that dates to the excavation of Lamade Stadium in 1959, the Little League Baseball World Series yields hands-on learning activities for…
WBRE-TV pays an early-morning visit to campus
August 13, 2025
WBRE-TV’s Sydney Kostus arrived on campus before sunrise Tuesday morning to do live interviews with Penn College faculty and staff who played key roles with the…
WNEP-TV ‘covers’ the globe
August 08, 2025
WNEP-TV’s Mackenzie Aucker experienced the 7-foot-high stainless steel globe that Pennsylvania College of Technology students and faculty fabricated for Little…
Video follows Penn College-crafted sculpture’s creation
August 05, 2025
Watch the journey of a new sculpture installed recently at the Little League International Complex in South Williamsport. The sculpture was devised by Little…
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Being a part of the AWS allows students to network and learn and sharpen the skills needed for a successful career in the welding industry.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
"The most satisfying part is that you're taking something from nothing and creating whatever you want from it. This is exactly what I want to do. I love this."
Our all-women welding team brought home the gold at the recent SkillsUSA competition.
The A.A.S. in Welding Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable Program Criteria.
American Welding Society (AWS) Accredited Test Facility (ATF) and Sustaining Company Member
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
The A.A.S. in Welding Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable Program Criteria.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Penn College offers American Welding Society (AWS) certification testing.
Welding Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Dan Bechek
Sales Engineer / Central PA
Lincoln Electric
Mr. Robert Blauser
Vice President of Operations
GSM Industrial
Mr. Richard A Conrad, Jr.
Field Application Engineer
Hobart/Miller Electric
Mr. Jacob D Fisher
Plant Manager
High Steel Structures LLC.
Mr. Eric F Geier
Operations Leadership Rotation Future Leader
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Mr. Matthew Hillyer
Welding Engineer
Johnson Controls Navy Systems
Mr. Michael Sebergandio
Quality Engineer - Welding
Case New Holland
Mr. Brian A Thompson
Owner
Jasper Steel Works, LLC
Mr. Richard Wagoner
Principal Construction Training Leader
UGI Utilities
Instructor, Welding, Co-Department Head
Instructor, Welding
Instructor, Welding
Assistant Professor, Welding, Co-Department Head
Assistant Professor, Welding
Assistant Professor, Welding
Instructor, Welding
Instructor, Non-Destructive Testing and Welding
Instructor, Welding
Assistant Professor, Welding
Allan Meck
Instructor, Welding Automation
Instructor, Welding
Instructor, Welding
Instructor, Welding
Lecturer, Welding
Instructor, Welding
Instructor, Welding
Levi Weitzel
Instructor, Welding
Instructor, Welding
Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Welding
Certificate
Metal Fabrication Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Non-Destructive Testing
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Apprenticeship Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Machine Tool Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Polymer Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Ultrasonic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing
Competency Credential
Radiographic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing
Competency Credential
Polymer Processing
Certificate
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Polymer Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
