Welding classes in Arkansas
57 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
29 schools offer these welding programs, and Arkansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Welders join and cut metal parts with hand-held or remotely controlled equipment. Most have a high school diploma plus technical training, and some employers ask for a certification for particular jobs.1
In Arkansas, 5 of the 57 programs take students without a high school diploma, 51 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 57 programs here are general welding (40 programs), single welding process (8 programs), welding (associate degree, 5 programs), pipe welding (2 programs), and 2 more of one other kind.
See the 57 programsHow much do welding classes cost in Arkansas?
- Certificates and short courses (52 programs)
- $2,236 to $6,264most of them, usually 16 to 32 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (5 programs)
- $12,130 to $12,935most of them
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 57%
- Working 6 months later
- 59%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $28,000
- Length
- 16 to 32 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arkansas may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made
All 57 welding programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding
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Welding Technology GT
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,900Price if you pay yourself$16,894School website, Welding Technology GT at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark CampusMore details about Welding Technology GT at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,968
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,600
- Students counted
- 421
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,894
Welding Technology
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$9,2593 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding Technology at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark CampusMore details about Welding Technology at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,709
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 227
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,259
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Welding Technology - AAS
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
Malvern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$11,3476 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Technology - AAS at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)More details about Welding Technology - AAS at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,280
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,622
- Students counted
- 206
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,347
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Welding
NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
Springdale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Welding at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)More details about Welding at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,500
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 162
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Welding Technology AAS
Uam College Of Technology
Crossett
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,700Price if you pay yourself$12,767Program website, Welding Technology AAS at Uam College Of TechnologyMore details about Welding Technology AAS at Uam College Of Technology
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,421
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,928
- Students counted
- 147
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,767
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
Malvern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,000Price if you pay yourself$1,880Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)More details about Gas Metal Arc Welding at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,001
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $655
- Students counted
- 139
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,880
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - CP
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
Malvern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,200Price if you pay yourself$1,880Program website, Shielded Metal Arc Welding - CP at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)More details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding - CP at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,545
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $655
- Students counted
- 139
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,880
Welding
Uam College Of Technology
Crossett
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,900Price if you pay yourself$6,264Program website, Welding at Uam College Of TechnologyMore details about Welding at Uam College Of Technology
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,234
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,595
- Students counted
- 139
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,264
Welding
University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
Monticello
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,900Price if you pay yourself$12,386Program website, Welding at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)More details about Welding at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,234
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,546
- Students counted
- 139
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,386
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
Malvern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,000Price if you pay yourself$1,880Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)More details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
- Finished
- 31%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,001
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $655
- Students counted
- 138
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,880
Pipe Welding - CP
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
Malvern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,000Price if you pay yourself$1,880Program website, Pipe Welding - CP at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)More details about Pipe Welding - CP at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,001
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $655
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,880
Welding Technology
Ozarka College
Melbourne
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,600Price if you pay yourself$8,000School website, Welding Technology at Ozarka CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Ozarka College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,140
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 116
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,000
Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs
Heber Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200Price if you pay yourself$12,935More details about Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs
- Finished
- 13%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,058
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,875
- Students counted
- 116
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,935
Welding Technology Technical Certificate
Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
Searcy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,600Price if you pay yourself$7,480More details about Welding Technology Technical Certificate at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
- Finished
- 20%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,161
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,165
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,480
Welding Technology Technical Certificate
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs
Heber Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,700Price if you pay yourself$7,480More details about Welding Technology Technical Certificate at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs
- Finished
- 20%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,919
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,175
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,480
Welding (Technical Certificate)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,300Price if you pay yourself$5,732Program website, Welding (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Welding (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 30%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,577
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $255
- Students counted
- 112
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,732
Structural Welding
The Academy Of Goodwill Industries Of Arkansas
Little Rock
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,400Price if you pay yourself$3,77518 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Structural Welding at The Academy Of Goodwill Industries Of ArkansasMore details about Structural Welding at The Academy Of Goodwill Industries Of Arkansas
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 47%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,360
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 108
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,775
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Welding
PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
Helena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,400Price if you pay yourself$4,432Program website, Welding at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)More details about Welding at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,845
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,292
- Students counted
- 105
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,432
Welding Technology
PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
Stuttgart
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,400Price if you pay yourself$4,432Program website, Welding Technology at PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)More details about Welding Technology at PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 41%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,845
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,292
- Students counted
- 105
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,432
Welding CP
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Paragould
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,200Price if you pay yourself$3,012Program website, Welding CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Welding CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,307
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $780
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,012
Welding CP
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,200Price if you pay yourself$3,132School website, Welding CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Welding CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,307
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,132
Welding- CP
Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
Blytheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,300Price if you pay yourself$2,221School website, Welding- CP at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)More details about Welding- CP at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,330
- Length
- 17 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $221
- Students counted
- 100
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,221
Basic Welding - CP
University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
Hope
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,600Price if you pay yourself$2,029Program website, Basic Welding - CP at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)More details about Basic Welding - CP at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,158
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $233
- Students counted
- 93
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,029
Welding Technology Certificate of Proficiency
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs
Heber Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,600Price if you pay yourself$2,550More details about Welding Technology Certificate of Proficiency at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe/Heber Springs
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,161
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,550
Welding Technology/Welder
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
Newport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,600Price if you pay yourself$5,070Program website, Welding Technology/Welder at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
- Finished
- 15%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,647
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 84
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,070
Welding Technology - TC
University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
Hope
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,500Price if you pay yourself$5,490Program website, Welding Technology - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)More details about Welding Technology - TC at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,621
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $674
- Students counted
- 83
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,490
Welding TC
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Paragould
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$7,170Program website, Welding TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Welding TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,744
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,560
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,170
Welding TC
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$7,410School website, Welding TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Welding TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,744
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,410
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - (Certificate of Proficiency)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,200Price if you pay yourself$2,417Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 38%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,796
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $204
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,417
Welding Application & Procedures (Cert of Proficiency)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,900Price if you pay yourself$2,236Program website, Welding Application & Procedures (Cert of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Welding Application & Procedures (Cert of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,478
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $204
- Students counted
- 78
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,236
Welding - TC
East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
Forrest City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,400Price if you pay yourself$5,470Program website, Welding - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)More details about Welding - TC at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 49%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,099
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- 72
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,470
Structural Welding
The Academy - NWA
Springdale
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,775Program website, Structural Welding at The Academy - NWAMore details about Structural Welding at The Academy - NWA
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 71
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,775
Welding Technology (TC)
National Park College (Npc)
Hot Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$9,150Program website, Welding Technology (TC) at National Park College (Npc)More details about Welding Technology (TC) at National Park College (Npc)
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 47%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,885
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $650
- Students counted
- 69
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,150
Associate of Applied Science in Welding
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
Mountain Home
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,800Price if you pay yourself$12,130School website, Associate of Applied Science in Welding at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)More details about Associate of Applied Science in Welding at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
- Finished
- 31%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,446
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,210
- Students counted
- 69
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,130
Welding CP
Uam College Of Technology
Crossett
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,600Price if you pay yourself$1,889Program website, Welding CP at Uam College Of TechnologyMore details about Welding CP at Uam College Of Technology
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,910
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $536
- Students counted
- 67
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,889
Welding
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
Camden
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,400Price if you pay yourself$12,330Program website, Welding at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) TechMore details about Welding at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,342
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 62
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,330
Construction Welding - CP
University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
Hope
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$2,548Program website, Construction Welding - CP at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)More details about Construction Welding - CP at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 45%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,404
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $302
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,548
Welding
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,800Price if you pay yourself$4,770Program website, Welding at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)More details about Welding at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,206
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,770
Gmaw/Fcaw
American Welding Laboratories
Fort Smith
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,600Price if you pay yourself$5,49220 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Gmaw/Fcaw at American Welding LaboratoriesMore details about Gmaw/Fcaw at American Welding Laboratories
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,394
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,877
- Students counted
- 53
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,492
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 20
Welding TC
Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
Blytheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$5,338School website, Welding TC at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)More details about Welding TC at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,245
- Length
- 34 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,793
- Students counted
- 42
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,338
Certificate of Proficiency Welding
Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
Batesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,100Price if you pay yourself$1,892Program website, Certificate of Proficiency Welding at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)More details about Certificate of Proficiency Welding at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,526
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $510
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,892
Welding CP
Black River Technical College (BRTC)
Piggott
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,000Price if you pay yourself$3,132School website, Welding CP at Black River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Welding CP at Black River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,255
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,132
Certificate of Proficiency in Welding
University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
Mena
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,400Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Certificate of Proficiency in Welding at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)More details about Certificate of Proficiency in Welding at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,844
- Length
- 32 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Technical Certificate Welding Technology
Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
Batesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,100Price if you pay yourself$3,750School website, Technical Certificate Welding Technology at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)More details about Technical Certificate Welding Technology at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,018
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $810
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,750
Welding - CP
East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
Forrest City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,500Price if you pay yourself$1,993Program website, Welding - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)More details about Welding - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,869
- Length
- 15 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,993
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Cert of Proficiency)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,500Price if you pay yourself$2,236Program website, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Cert of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Cert of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 44%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,880
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $204
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,236
GTAW
American Welding Laboratories
Fort Smith
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$5,98510 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, GTAW at American Welding LaboratoriesMore details about GTAW at American Welding Laboratories
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,241
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,061
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,985
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
SMAW
American Welding Laboratories
Fort Smith
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,200Price if you pay yourself$5,4676 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, SMAW at American Welding LaboratoriesMore details about SMAW at American Welding Laboratories
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,554
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,250
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,467
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Welding Technology - TC
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
El Dorado
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,400Price if you pay yourself$6,900Program website, Welding Technology - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El DoradoMore details about Welding Technology - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 58%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,341
- Length
- 30 weeks, 35 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,900
Welding TC
Black River Technical College (BRTC)
Piggott
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$7,410Program website, Welding TC at Black River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Welding TC at Black River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,744
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,410
Technical Certificate in Welding
University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
Mena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,200Price if you pay yourself$2,116School website, Technical Certificate in Welding at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)More details about Technical Certificate in Welding at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,543
- Length
- 2 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $740
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,116
Certification Welding (Certificate of Proficiency)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,940Program website, Certification Welding (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Certification Welding (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $130
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,940
Welding Technology
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
Camden
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,065Program website, Welding Technology at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) TechMore details about Welding Technology at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,065
Manufacturing Welding
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,385Program website, Manufacturing Welding at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)More details about Manufacturing Welding at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $240
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,385
Welding Technology/Welder
Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
Searcy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,460More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $210
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,460
Combo Pipe
American Welding Laboratories
Fort Smith
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$16,975Program website, Combo Pipe at American Welding LaboratoriesMore details about Combo Pipe at American Welding Laboratories
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $6,723
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,975
Welding Technology/Welder
National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)
Arkadelphia
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Welding Technology/Welder at National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)More details about Welding Technology/Welder at National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for welding classes in Arkansas
WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Arkansas
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for welding classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for welding classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Welding classes in Arkansas
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 8 of 54
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 24th of 46
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 4 of 31
- welding programs here, against the typical state's 24
- 57 vs 24
State comparisons use the same figures as the welding classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Welding classes in Malvern, Harrison, Fort Smith and other Arkansas cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 15 more programs are in 10 other areas, 22 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Arkansas
How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Arkansas
- CDL training37 programs
- CNA classes29 programs
- Medical assistant training10 programs
- Phlebotomy training16 programs
- HVAC training18 programs
- Medical billing and coding training15 programs
- LPN programs31 programs
- EMT classes28 programs
- Electrician training11 programs
- Dental assistant programs4 programs
- Auto mechanic classes19 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school3 programs
- CNC machinist training7 programs
- Carpentry classes4 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training7 programs
- Diesel mechanic training15 programs
- Cybersecurity training7 programs
- IT training33 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- EKG technician programs2 programs
- Massage therapy school1 program
- Paralegal programs1 program
- Fire academy4 programs
- Police academy8 programs
- Surgical tech programs11 programs
- Radiology tech programs8 programs
- Culinary school9 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training6 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training22 programs
- Early childhood education programs28 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school7 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training6 programs
- Hospitality management programs4 programs
- Coding and software development courses2 programs
- Lineman school1 program
- Sonography school3 programs
- Administrative assistant training16 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs5 programs
- Medical lab technician programs7 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses3 programs
- Digital marketing courses2 programs
- Web and graphic design courses7 programs
- Health information technology programs10 programs
- Vet tech programs2 programs
- Patient care technician training7 programs
- OTA programs4 programs
- Forklift certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school1 program
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs2 programs
- Manufacturing technician training8 programs
- Electronics technician training7 programs
- Business administration programs26 programs
- Criminal justice programs23 programs
- Teacher assistant certification18 programs
- Auto body repair classes8 programs
- Masonry training1 program
- Construction training programs8 programs
- Dental hygiene programs2 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes12 programs
- RN programs38 programs
- Project management certification1 program
Where the Arkansas welding program numbers come from
Which Arkansas welding programs are on this list?
These are the welding programs Arkansas approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.
How the prices and results of Arkansas welding programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about welding classes in Arkansas
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List