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Welding classes in Minneapolis, Minnesota

19 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these welding programs with classes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, and every one is approved 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 Minneapolis, all 19 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 19 programs here are general welding (9 programs), welding (associate degree, 4 programs), single welding process (3 programs), pipe welding (1 program), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 19 programs

All 69 welding programs in Minnesota, including online programs

How much do welding classes cost in Minneapolis?

$2,923 to $9,235 is what most welding programs in Minneapolis cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $2,582 to $54,395

In the typical program

Finished the program
67%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $33,500
Length
30 to 60 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 Minneapolis may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Minneapolis?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 19 welding programs in Minneapolis approved for WIOA funding

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19 programs

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Welding

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,923
    Program website, Basic Welding at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Basic Welding at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,133
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    447
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,923
    Program website, Basic Welding at Anoka Technical College

  • Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pipe Welder

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,923
    Program website, Pipe Welder at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Pipe Welder at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,133
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    447
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,923
    Program website, Pipe Welder at Anoka Technical College

  • Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Fabricator

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,923
    Program website, Welding Fabricator at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Welding Fabricator at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,133
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    447
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,923
    Program website, Welding Fabricator at Anoka Technical College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,847
    Program website, Welding Technology at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Welding Technology at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,133
    Length
    60 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    447
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,847
    Program website, Welding Technology at Anoka Technical College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, RosemountGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,100
    Price if you pay yourself$6,264
    Program website, Welding Technology at Dakota County Technical College
    More details about Welding Technology at Dakota County Technical College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,776
    Length
    60 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    390
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,264
    Program website, Welding Technology at Dakota County Technical College

  • Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    GMAW Production Welder (MIG)

    Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn ParkSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,582
    Program website, GMAW Production Welder (MIG) at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about GMAW Production Welder (MIG) at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,279
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    369
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,582
    Program website, GMAW Production Welder (MIG) at Hennepin Technical College

  • Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    GTAW Production Welder (TIG)

    Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn ParkSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,582
    Program website, GTAW Production Welder (TIG) at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about GTAW Production Welder (TIG) at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,279
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    369
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,582
    Program website, GTAW Production Welder (TIG) at Hennepin Technical College

  • Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Robotic Arc Welding

    Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn ParkSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,066
    Program website, Robotic Arc Welding at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about Robotic Arc Welding at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,279
    Length
    30 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    369
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,066
    Program website, Robotic Arc Welding at Hennepin Technical College

  • Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Structural Iron Fabrication and Repair

    Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn ParkStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,550
    Program website, Structural Iron Fabrication and Repair at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about Structural Iron Fabrication and Repair at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,279
    Length
    30 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    369
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,550
    Program website, Structural Iron Fabrication and Repair at Hennepin Technical College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn ParkGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$8,876
    Program website, Welding at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about Welding at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,279
    Length
    60 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    369
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,876
    Program website, Welding at Hennepin Technical College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Robotic Welding

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,831
    Program website, Robotic Welding at Saint Paul College
    More details about Robotic Welding at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,316
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    248
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,831
    Program website, Robotic Welding at Saint Paul College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,994
    Program website, Welding Technology at Saint Paul College
    More details about Welding Technology at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,316
    Length
    60 weeks, 48 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    248
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,994
    Program website, Welding Technology at Saint Paul College

  • Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding and Metal Fabrication

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,594
    Program website, Welding and Metal Fabrication at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Welding and Metal Fabrication at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,719
    Length
    60 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    198

    Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,594
    Program website, Welding and Metal Fabrication at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

  • Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,350
    Program website, Welding at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Welding at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,371
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    175
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,350
    Program website, Welding at Anoka Technical College

  • Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Robotic and Laser Welding

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,522
    Program website, Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,371
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    175
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,522
    Program website, Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College

  • Welding (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding & Metal Fabrication

    Dunwoody College of Technology

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dunwoody College of Technology, MinneapolisWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,600
    Price if you pay yourself$54,395
    Program website, Welding & Metal Fabrication at Dunwoody College of Technology
    More details about Welding & Metal Fabrication at Dunwoody College of Technology
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,396
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,383
    Students counted
    175
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $54,395
    Program website, Welding & Metal Fabrication at Dunwoody College of Technology

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Welding

    Century College

    White Bear Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear LakeGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,646
    Program website, Basic Welding at Century College
    More details about Basic Welding at Century College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,935
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    160
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,646
    Program website, Basic Welding at Century College

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Dunwoody College of Technology

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dunwoody College of Technology, MinneapolisGeneral welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,600
    Price if you pay yourself$25,298
    Program website, Welding Technology at Dunwoody College of Technology
    More details about Welding Technology at Dunwoody College of Technology
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,650
    Length
    60 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $270
    Students counted
    145
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,298
    Program website, Welding Technology at Dunwoody College of Technology

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Robotic and Laser Welding

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,095
    Program website, Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,139
    Length
    30 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,095
    Program website, Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College

How to pay for welding classes in Minneapolis

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Minneapolis

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.

Other training in Minneapolis

How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades across Minnesota: Trade school programs in Minnesota

Where the Minneapolis welding program numbers come from

Which Minneapolis welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs with classes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Minnesota page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. 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)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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