Welding classes in Georgia
61 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
28 schools offer these welding programs, and Georgia 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 Georgia, 14 of the 61 programs take students without a high school diploma, 46 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 61 programs here are general welding (39 programs), single welding process (19 programs) and pipe welding (3 programs).
See the 61 programsHow much do welding classes cost in Georgia?
$1,971 to $6,504 is what most welding programs in Georgia cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 61 programs with a price. All of them: $703 to $18,121
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 57%
- Working 6 months later
- 67%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $28,200
- Length
- 10 to 45 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 Georgia may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made
All 61 welding programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding
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Welding And Joining Technology (Waj2)
West Georgia Technical College
Waco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$7,88344 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding And Joining Technology (Waj2) at West Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,729
- Length
- 48 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $675
- Students counted
- 601
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,883
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 44
Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2
Savannah Technical College
Savannah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300Price if you pay yourself$4,0995 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Savannah Technical CollegeMore details about Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Savannah Technical College
- Finished
- 3%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,069
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $885
- Students counted
- 591
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,099
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2)
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500Price if you pay yourself$6,0557 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2) at Central Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2) at Central Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 12%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,385
- Length
- 58 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,700
- Students counted
- 444
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,055
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
WeldReady 1 Entry Level Welder
Workforce Innovators of America
Athens
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,600Price if you pay yourself$4,475253 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about WeldReady 1 Entry Level Welder at Workforce Innovators of America
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,161
- Length
- 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 421
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,475
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 253
Welding And Joining Technology, Dip--Waj2
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,400Price if you pay yourself$6,7204 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding And Joining Technology, Dip--Waj2 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- 12%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,840
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,150
- Students counted
- 415
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,720
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding and Joining Technology (WAJ2) Diploma
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,400Price if you pay yourself$8,25041 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding and Joining Technology (WAJ2) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeMore details about Welding and Joining Technology (WAJ2) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,860
- Length
- 55 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,300
- Students counted
- 413
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 41
WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--WAJ2
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000Price if you pay yourself$7,31817 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--WAJ2 at Lanier Technical CollegeMore details about WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--WAJ2 at Lanier Technical College
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,989
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,080
- Students counted
- 393
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,318
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,500Price if you pay yourself$7,69110 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMore details about Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Chattahoochee Technical College
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,120
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,530
- Students counted
- 387
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,691
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY-Diploma --WAJ2--
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,100Price if you pay yourself$8,182More details about WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY-Diploma --WAJ2-- at Augusta Technical College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,027
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,270
- Students counted
- 387
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,182
WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY- Diploma --WAJ2
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,900Price if you pay yourself$5,91719 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY- Diploma --WAJ2 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about WELDING AND JOINING TECHNOLOGY- Diploma --WAJ2 at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 17%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,465
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $965
- Students counted
- 385
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,917
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,400Price if you pay yourself$6,76031 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Gwinnett Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,107
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,205
- Students counted
- 338
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,760
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 31
Welding Technology - Certificate
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Georgia; Georgia approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$82,500Price if you pay yourself$9,571Program website, Welding Technology - Certificate at George C Wallace Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology - Certificate at George C Wallace Community College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $20,614
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,024
- Students counted
- 269
- Earned a year, estimated
- $82,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,571
Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2
South Georgia Technical College
Americus
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300Price if you pay yourself$5,5965 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at South Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at South Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,074
- Length
- 35 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 268
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,596
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Welding Diploma--Waj2
Athens Technical College
Athens
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,100Price if you pay yourself$7,65525 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding Diploma--Waj2 at Athens Technical College
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,273
- Length
- 70 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $950
- Students counted
- 246
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,655
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 25
Welding And Joining Technology Diploma--Waj2
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$3,1056 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding And Joining Technology Diploma--Waj2 at Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeMore details about Welding And Joining Technology Diploma--Waj2 at Oconee Fall Line Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,130
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 226
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,105
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Certified Welding Technician
Goodwill Of North Georgia
Decatur
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,600Price if you pay yourself$4,54543 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Certified Welding Technician at Goodwill Of North Georgia
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,409
- Length
- 8 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 214
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,545
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 43
Welding And Joining Technology --Waj2--
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,500Price if you pay yourself$5,77921 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding And Joining Technology --Waj2-- at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
- Finished
- 12%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,629
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 208
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,779
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 21
Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,500Price if you pay yourself$6,504School website, Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Southern Regional Technical CollegeMore details about Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Southern Regional Technical College
- Finished
- 13%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,627
- Length
- 45 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,460
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,504
Welding And Joining Technology
Columbus Technical College
Columbus
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,200Price if you pay yourself$5,400More details about Welding And Joining Technology at Columbus Technical College
- Finished
- 23%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,058
- Length
- 60 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,174
- Students counted
- 148
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,400
Transition Center Welding Certification
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,800Price if you pay yourself$2,55496 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Transition Center Welding Certification at Lanier Technical CollegeMore details about Transition Center Welding Certification at Lanier Technical College
- Finished
- 95%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,200
- Length
- 10 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 129
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,554
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 96
Welding And Joining Technology --Waj2--
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$30,200Price if you pay yourself$7,4264 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding And Joining Technology --Waj2-- at Atlanta Technical CollegeMore details about Welding And Joining Technology --Waj2-- at Atlanta Technical College
- Finished
- 18%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,544
- Length
- 45 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 117
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,426
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding 101
SC School of Welding
Beech Island, SC
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Georgia; Georgia approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$99,700Price if you pay yourself$14,50016 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding 101 at SC School of WeldingMore details about Welding 101 at SC School of Welding
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $24,930
- Length
- 24 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 102
- Earned a year, estimated
- $99,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 16
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Tcc--Fs31
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$5,700Price if you pay yourself$2,757More details about Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Tcc--Fs31 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- 42%
- Working at 6 months
- 22%
- Earned in a quarter
- $1,417
- Length
- 30 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $550
- Students counted
- 100
- Earned a year, estimated
- $5,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,757
Welding Technology
Fortis College
Smyrna
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600Price if you pay yourself$18,12123 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding Technology at Fortis College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,641
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $676
- Students counted
- 100
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,121
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 23
Welding And Joining Technology Diploma--Waj2
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$3,024More details about Welding And Joining Technology Diploma--Waj2 at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,410
- Length
- 30 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,045
- Students counted
- 88
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,024
Transition Center Welding Certification
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,900Price if you pay yourself$5,23565 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Transition Center Welding Certification at North Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,216
- Length
- 8 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 87
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,235
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 65
Welding Technology Diploma--WT22
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,300Price if you pay yourself$5,9506 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding Technology Diploma--WT22 at North Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,330
- Length
- 50 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,040
- Students counted
- 87
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,950
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Pipe Welder Certificate--PW11
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,800Price if you pay yourself$1,579More details about Pipe Welder Certificate--PW11 at North Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,692
- Length
- 36 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 76
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,579
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate (OSM1)
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200Price if you pay yourself$1,389School website, Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate (OSM1) at Central Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate (OSM1) at Central Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 32%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,061
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $363
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,389
Welding and Joining Technology Technical Certificates [ACCELERATED]
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,000Price if you pay yourself$3,20028 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding and Joining Technology Technical Certificates [ACCELERATED] at Central Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about Welding and Joining Technology Technical Certificates [ACCELERATED] at Central Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,753
- Length
- 16 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 53
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,200
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 28
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Skills Course
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,100Price if you pay yourself$95020 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Skills Course at Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Skills Course at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,516
- Length
- 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 42
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $950
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 20
Correctional Welding Program 150 hrs (Cont. Edu)
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$9,25041 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Correctional Welding Program 150 hrs (Cont. Edu) at Southern Crescent Technical College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,399
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 41
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 41
Welding For Manufacturing
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500Price if you pay yourself$1,40036 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding For Manufacturing at Gwinnett Technical College
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,370
- Length
- 10 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 39
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,400
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 36
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Skills Course
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,300Price if you pay yourself$85020 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Skills Course at Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Skills Course at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,314
- Length
- 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $275
- Students counted
- 37
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $850
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 20
Industrial Welding - Certificate
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Georgia; Georgia approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$25,000Price if you pay yourself$3,500Program website, Industrial Welding - Certificate at George C Wallace Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Welding - Certificate at George C Wallace Community College
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 29%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,241
- Length
- 12 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,500
Welding
Accession Distribution Training and Staffing
Riverdale
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,800Price if you pay yourself$6,650More details about Welding at Accession Distribution Training and Staffing
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,960
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $50
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,650
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Correctional
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,700Price if you pay yourself$5,45019 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Correctional at Southern Crescent Technical College
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,426
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,450
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Welding - Workplace Fundamentals
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,300Price if you pay yourself$6,50018 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding - Workplace Fundamentals at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,315
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Intro to MIG and FLUX Core Welding with Forklift
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,300Price if you pay yourself$1,90718 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Intro to MIG and FLUX Core Welding with Forklift at Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMore details about Intro to MIG and FLUX Core Welding with Forklift at Chattahoochee Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,083
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,892
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,907
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Transition Center Welding
Athens Technical College
Athens
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$74,100Price if you pay yourself$2,880More details about Transition Center Welding at Athens Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 17%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,514
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,060
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $74,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,880
WELDING Program - LWDA 04 Only
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,20011 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, WELDING Program - LWDA 04 Only at Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMore details about WELDING Program - LWDA 04 Only at Chattahoochee Technical College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 3 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,200
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Welding Fundamentals-120 Hour Class (Economic Development)
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,500Price if you pay yourself$4,95011 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding Fundamentals-120 Hour Class (Economic Development) at Central Georgia Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Fundamentals-120 Hour Class (Economic Development) at Central Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,385
- Length
- 2 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $316
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,950
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Correctional Welding Program 150hrs (Cont. Educ)
West Georgia Technical College
Waco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,00030 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Correctional Welding Program 150hrs (Cont. Educ) at West Georgia Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 30
Gas Metal Arc Welder, Tcc--Gm31
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,013More details about Gas Metal Arc Welder, Tcc--Gm31 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $550
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,013
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder --Fs31--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$703More details about Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder --Fs31-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $135
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $703
Basic Welding for Manufacturing (non-credit)
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$960More details about Basic Welding for Manufacturing (non-credit) at Ogeechee Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 3 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,008
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $960
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder --Osm1--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,026More details about Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder --Osm1-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,425
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,026
Flux Cored Arc Welder --Fc61--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,349More details about Flux Cored Arc Welder --Fc61-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $325
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,349
Gas Metal Arc Welder --Gm31--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,349More details about Gas Metal Arc Welder --Gm31-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $325
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,349
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder --Gta1--
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,349More details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welder --Gta1-- at Southeastern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $325
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,349
Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator--Vsm1
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,349More details about Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator--Vsm1 at Ogeechee Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $170
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,349
Industrial Welding
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,438More details about Industrial Welding at Ogeechee Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $180
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,438
Advanced Pipe Welding -Technical Certificate of Credit --APW1--
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,457More details about Advanced Pipe Welding -Technical Certificate of Credit --APW1-- at Augusta Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,457
Gas Metal Arc Welder (GM31) Certificate
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,971Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welder (GM31) Certificate at Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welder (GM31) Certificate at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $355
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,971
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTA1) Certificate
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,971Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTA1) Certificate at Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTA1) Certificate at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 1 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,971
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder, Tcc--Gta1
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,013More details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welder, Tcc--Gta1 at Coastal Pines Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $550
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,013
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder -Technical Certificate of Credit --FS31--
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,087More details about Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder -Technical Certificate of Credit --FS31-- at Augusta Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,087
Weld GMAW/FCAW - 100hr. Economic Development
Athens Technical College
Athens
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,100More details about Weld GMAW/FCAW - 100hr. Economic Development at Athens Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,100
Gas Metal Arc Welder -Technical Certificate of Credit --GM31--
Augusta Technical College
Augusta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,116More details about Gas Metal Arc Welder -Technical Certificate of Credit --GM31-- at Augusta Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,116
Advanced Pipe Welding
Norris Mechanical
Anderson, SC
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Georgia; Georgia approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,000More details about Advanced Pipe Welding at Norris Mechanical
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $941
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,000
Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,676More details about Welding And Joining Technology--Waj2 at Southern Crescent Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $325
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,676
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How to pay for welding classes in Georgia
WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Georgia
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 Georgia
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 17 of 61
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 16th of 46
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 5 of 31
- welding programs here, against the typical state's 24
- 61 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 Atlanta, Vidalia, Rome and other Georgia cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 20 more programs are in 11 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Georgia
How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Georgia
- CDL training42 programs
- CNA classes48 programs
- Medical assistant training69 programs
- Phlebotomy training40 programs
- HVAC training47 programs
- Medical billing and coding training23 programs
- LPN programs24 programs
- EMT classes49 programs
- Electrician training30 programs
- Dental assistant programs31 programs
- Auto mechanic classes53 programs
- Pharmacy technician training21 programs
- Plumbing school1 program
- CNC machinist training19 programs
- Carpentry classes5 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training21 programs
- IT training91 programs
- Cosmetology school4 programs
- EKG technician programs8 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy11 programs
- Police academy4 programs
- Surgical tech programs18 programs
- Radiology tech programs18 programs
- Culinary school24 programs
- PTA programs6 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training25 programs
- Human resources training10 programs
- Medication aide training4 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training38 programs
- Early childhood education programs40 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school29 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training17 programs
- Hospitality management programs11 programs
- Coding and software development courses12 programs
- Lineman school9 programs
- Sterile processing technician training4 programs
- Sonography school11 programs
- Data analytics courses5 programs
- Administrative assistant training38 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs11 programs
- Medical lab technician programs9 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses16 programs
- Digital marketing courses18 programs
- Web and graphic design courses11 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Vet tech programs3 programs
- Patient care technician training25 programs
- OTA programs3 programs
- Crane operator training1 program
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Forklift certification8 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training5 programs
- Flight school6 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs3 programs
- Human services programs1 program
- Manufacturing technician training6 programs
- Electronics technician training13 programs
- Business administration programs36 programs
- Criminal justice programs32 programs
- Teacher assistant certification3 programs
- Auto body repair classes10 programs
- Solar and wind technician training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training3 programs
- Optician training4 programs
- Insurance license courses4 programs
- Construction training programs13 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes53 programs
- RN programs34 programs
- Project management certification13 programs
Where the Georgia welding program numbers come from
Which Georgia welding programs are on this list?
These are the welding programs Georgia 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 Georgia offers.
How the prices and results of Georgia 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 Georgia
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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