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Welding classes in St. Louis, Missouri

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

11 schools offer these welding programs with classes in the St. Louis area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 17 by Missouri and 4 by Illinois. 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 St. Louis, 13 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 21 programs here are general welding (8 programs), welding (associate degree, 5 programs), welding and fabrication (4 programs), single welding process (3 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 21 programs

All 89 welding programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much do welding classes cost in St. Louis?

$3,165 to $12,635 is what most welding programs in St. Louis cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $799 to $18,400

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
15 to 64 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 St. Louis may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in St. Louis?

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

All 21 welding programs in St. Louis approved for WIOA funding

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21 programs

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Certificate Programs

    Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwestern Illinois College, BellevilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,200
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate Programs at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Welding Technology Certificate Programs at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,545
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    318
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate Programs at Southwestern Illinois College

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding, AAS

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,660
    Program website, Welding, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Welding, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $8,928
    Students counted
    55
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,660
    Program website, Welding, AAS at St. Charles Community College

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, HillsboroWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,788
    Program website, Welding Technology at Jefferson College
    More details about Welding Technology at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,665
    Students counted
    115
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,788
    Program website, Welding Technology at Jefferson College

  • Welding and fabricationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,680
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,990
    Students counted
    33
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,680
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology at Ranken Technical College

  • Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct1)

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,635
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct1) at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct1) at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,790
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,635
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct1) at Ranken Technical College

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Entry Level Welding, CA

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,330
    Program website, Entry Level Welding, CA at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Entry Level Welding, CA at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,174
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,330
    Program website, Entry Level Welding, CA at St. Charles Community College

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Welding, CS

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,165
    Program website, Basic Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Basic Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,640
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,165
    Program website, Basic Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Arc Welding I

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

    Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint CharlesSingle welding processIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$799
    Program website, Arc Welding I at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Arc Welding I at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    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
    $174
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $799
    Program website, Arc Welding I at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Mig And Flux-Cored Welding

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

    Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint CharlesSingle welding processIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$899
    Program website, Mig And Flux-Cored Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Mig And Flux-Cored Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $174
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    Program website, Mig And Flux-Cored Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Tig Welding

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

    Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint CharlesSingle welding processIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$899
    Program website, Tig Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Tig Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $174
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    Program website, Tig Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Welding Technician

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, BridgetonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    Program website, Certified Welding Technician at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    More details about Certified Welding Technician at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    Program website, Certified Welding Technician at St. Louis Community College, Corporate

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Welding, CS

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,376
    Program website, Advanced Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Advanced Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,076
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,376
    Program website, Advanced Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center

    Washington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center, WashingtonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,916
    Program website, Welding at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
    More details about Welding at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,653
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,916
    Program website, Welding at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    East Central College, Bic

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Bic, UnionGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,916
    Program website, Welding at East Central College, Bic
    More details about Welding at East Central College, Bic
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,653
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,916
    Program website, Welding at East Central College, Bic

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    East Central College

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, UnionWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,680
    Program website, Welding at East Central College
    More details about Welding at East Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,945
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,680
    Program website, Welding at East Central College

  • Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct2)

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,635
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct2) at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct2) at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,790
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,635
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct2) at Ranken Technical College

  • Welding and fabricationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology-PRY

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,200
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-PRY at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology-PRY at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,935
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,200
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-PRY at Ranken Technical College

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Pipe Welding And Fitting

    American Welding Academy

    Union

    No diploma needed

    American Welding Academy, UnionPipe weldingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,400
    Program website, Professional Pipe Welding And Fitting at American Welding Academy
    More details about Professional Pipe Welding And Fitting at American Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,400
    Program website, Professional Pipe Welding And Fitting at American Welding Academy

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

    Welding Technology AAS

    Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lewis and Clark Community College, GodfreyWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Welding Technology AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Welding Technology AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Welding Technology AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Certificate of Proficeincy

    Lewis and Clark Community College

    Godfrey

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lewis and Clark Community College, GodfreyGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate of Proficeincy at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Welding Technology Certificate of Proficeincy at Lewis and Clark Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate of Proficeincy at Lewis and Clark Community College

  • Welding (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Welding Technology Degree

    Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Illinois College, BellevilleWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Welding Technology Degree at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Welding Technology Degree at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Welding Technology Degree at Southwestern Illinois College

How to pay for welding classes in St. Louis

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in St. Louis

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 St. Louis

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

Where the St. Louis welding program numbers come from

Which St. Louis welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs with classes in the St. Louis 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 Missouri 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis

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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