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Welding classes in Jackson, Mississippi

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

9 schools offer these welding programs with classes in the Jackson 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 Jackson, all 17 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 17 programs here are general welding (13 programs) and welding (associate degree, 4 programs).

See the 17 programs

All 87 welding programs in Mississippi, including online programs

How much do welding classes cost in Jackson?

$3,620 to $7,900 is what most welding programs in Jackson cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $1,620 to $14,197

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
6 in 10 of Mississippi's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $27,000
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 Jackson may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Jackson?

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

All 17 welding programs in Jackson approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Brazing And Soldering

    Delta Technical College

    Ridgeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delta Technical College, RidgelandGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,100
    Price if you pay yourself$14,197
    More details about Welding Brazing And Soldering at Delta Technical College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,536
    Length
    30 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,858
    Students counted
    330
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,197

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

    Welder - Associates Degree

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus

    Raymond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus, RaymondWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,900
    More details about Welder - Associates Degree at Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,389
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,625
    Students counted
    147
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,900

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Basic

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,620

    16 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Welding Basic at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,242
    Length
    28 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $330
    Students counted
    93
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,620
    students trained with WIOA funding
    16

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Brazing And Soldering

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,560
    More details about Welding Brazing And Soldering at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,733
    Length
    32 weeks, 44 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $640
    Students counted
    77
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,560

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Brazing And Soldering

    Holmes Community College

    Ridgeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Holmes Community College, RidgelandGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,620
    More details about Welding Brazing And Soldering at Holmes Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,483
    Length
    15 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    74
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,620

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Basic

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County

    Mendenhall

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County, MendenhallGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,620
    More details about Welding Basic at Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,889
    Length
    35 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $330
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,620

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Brazing And Soldering

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County

    Mendenhall

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County, MendenhallGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,560
    More details about Welding Brazing And Soldering at Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,889
    Length
    32 weeks, 44 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $640
    Students counted
    47
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,560

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

    Welder - Associates Degree

    Hinds Community College

    Utica

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College, UticaWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,900
    More details about Welder - Associates Degree at Hinds Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,172
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,625
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,900

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

    Welder - Associates Degree

    Hinds Community College - Rankin County

    Pearl

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Rankin County, PearlWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,900
    Price if you pay yourself$7,900
    More details about Welder - Associates Degree at Hinds Community College - Rankin County
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,979
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,625
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,900

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

    Welder - Associates Degree

    Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus, JacksonWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,100
    Price if you pay yourself$7,900
    More details about Welder - Associates Degree at Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,265
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,625
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,900

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding & Cutting

    Hinds Community College

    Utica

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College, UticaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,100
    More details about Welding & Cutting at Hinds Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,100

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding & Cutting

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus

    Raymond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus, RaymondGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,100
    More details about Welding & Cutting at Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,100

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding & Cutting

    Hinds Community College - Rankin County

    Pearl

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Rankin County, PearlGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,100
    More details about Welding & Cutting at Hinds Community College - Rankin County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,100

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding - Career Certificate

    Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus, JacksonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,100
    More details about Welding - Career Certificate at Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 47 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,100

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding - Technical Certificate

    Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus, JacksonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    More details about Welding - Technical Certificate at Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,225
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding - Technical Certificate

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus

    Raymond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus, RaymondGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    More details about Welding - Technical Certificate at Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,225
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Nccer Apprenticeship Levels 1 - 4

    Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

    Pearl

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, PearlGeneral weldingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,213
    More details about Welding Nccer Apprenticeship Levels 1 - 4 at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,120
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,213

How to pay for welding classes in Jackson

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Jackson

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 Jackson

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

Where the Jackson welding program numbers come from

Which Jackson welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs with classes in the Jackson 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 Mississippi 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 Jackson 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.

How reliable are the Mississippi figures?

We leave out the share who finished for Mississippi: 6 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Jackson

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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