by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study welding technology/welder, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 63 colleges that serve veteran welding technology/welder students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked welding technology/welder colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Front Range Community College the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in welding technology/welder. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full welding technology/welder report for Front Range Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong welding technology/welder program will find one at Pima Community College, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full welding technology/welder report for Pima Community College
Dallas College is a great choice for veterans pursuing welding technology/welder, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full welding technology/welder report for Dallas College
Austin Community College District came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full welding technology/welder report for Austin Community College District
Lake Washington Institute of Technology came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. Lake Washington Institute of Technology scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full welding technology/welder report for Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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South Texas College placed #6 among the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the welding technology/welder program at South Texas College
Tarrant County College District placed #7 among the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about welding technology/welder at Tarrant County College District
Community College of Denver came in at #8 for veteran welding technology/welder students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full welding technology/welder report for Community College of Denver
Ferris State University placed #9 among the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about welding technology/welder at Ferris State University
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing welding technology/welder. Fox Valley Technical College scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the welding technology/welder program at Fox Valley Technical College
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Lone Star College System ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the welding technology/welder program at Lone Star College System
Pueblo Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about welding technology/welder at Pueblo Community College
Southwestern Illinois College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing welding technology/welder. The school's overall veterans score is 75.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about welding technology/welder at Southwestern Illinois College
Lake Area Technical College landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing welding technology/welder. Lake Area Technical College scores 75.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full welding technology/welder report for Lake Area Technical College
Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #15 for veteran welding technology/welder students this year. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about welding technology/welder at Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Central Lakes College-Brainerd landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing welding technology/welder. The school's overall veterans score is 74.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the welding technology/welder program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Central Piedmont Community College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing welding technology/welder. It scores 74.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about welding technology/welder at Central Piedmont Community College
Kirkwood Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full welding technology/welder report for Kirkwood Community College
Advanced Technology Institute came in at #19 for veteran welding technology/welder students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the welding technology/welder program at Advanced Technology Institute
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing welding technology/welder. It scores 73.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the welding technology/welder program at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
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Central New Mexico Community College came in at #21 for veteran welding technology/welder students this year. Central New Mexico Community College scores 73.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full welding technology/welder report for Central New Mexico Community College
Dunwoody College of Technology came in at #22 for veteran welding technology/welder students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the welding technology/welder program at Dunwoody College of Technology
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred came in at #23 for veteran welding technology/welder students this year. It scores 73.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full welding technology/welder report for SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Vincennes University placed #24 among the best welding technology/welder colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full welding technology/welder report for Vincennes University
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology came in at #25 for veteran welding technology/welder students this year. It scores 73.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the welding technology/welder program at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
These welding technology/welder colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying welding technology/welder: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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