Welding classes in Pennsylvania
68 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
44 schools offer these welding programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 8 of the 68 programs take students without a high school diploma, 58 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 68 programs here are general welding (48 programs), single welding process (9 programs), welding (associate degree, 5 programs), welding and fabrication (3 programs), and 3 more of 2 other kinds.
See the 68 programsHow much do welding classes cost in Pennsylvania?
- Certificates and short courses (63 programs)
- $3,358 to $10,598most of them, usually 12 to 40 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (5 programs)
- $14,560 to $51,504most of them, usually 60 to 70 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 77%
- Working 6 months later
- Left out
- Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not enough data
- Only 14 of 68 programs report it
- Length
- 12 to 44 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 Pennsylvania may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made
All 68 welding programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding
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Welder Fitter
Welder Training And Testing Institute
Based in Allentown, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,900Price if you pay yourself$13,75017 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welder Fitter at Welder Training And Testing Institute
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,475
- Length
- 35 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,100
- Students counted
- 191
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,750
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Welding Technology - WA
Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Based in Williamsport, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$51,5043 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Technology - WA at Pennsylvania College Of TechnologyMore details about Welding Technology - WA at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,827
- Length
- 60 weeks, 35 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,878
- Students counted
- 179
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $51,504
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Welding Technology Certificate
Community College Allegheny County
Based in Oakdale, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$4,742Program website, Welding Technology Certificate at Community College Allegheny CountyMore details about Welding Technology Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,804
- Length
- 15 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 172
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,742
Welding Technician
Swanco Inc
Based in West Mifflin, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$20,588Program website, Welding Technician at Swanco IncMore details about Welding Technician at Swanco Inc
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,853
- Students counted
- 124
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $20,588
Welding
Pennco Institutes Inc
Based in Bristol, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$18,500Program website, Welding at Pennco Institutes IncMore details about Welding at Pennco Institutes Inc
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 26 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,250
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,500
Welding Technology Certificate
Harrisburg Area Community College
Based in Harrisburg, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,303Program website, Welding Technology Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 28 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,685
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,303
Welding Technician
Rosedale Technical College
Based in Pittsburgh, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,300Price if you pay yourself$21,300Program website, Welding Technician at Rosedale Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technician at Rosedale Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,067
- Length
- 54 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,035
- Students counted
- 98
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $21,300
Welding Technology
York County School Of Technology
Based in York, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,025More details about Welding Technology at York County School Of Technology
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 47 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,100
- Students counted
- 87
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,025
Welding AAS
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,560Program website, Welding AAS at Westmoreland CountyMore details about Welding AAS at Westmoreland County
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 81 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,610
- Students counted
- 84
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,560
Welding Technology
Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
Based in Erie, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$22,638Program website, Welding Technology at Erie Institute Of Technology IncMore details about Welding Technology at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,807
- Length
- 48 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,475
- Students counted
- 80
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $22,638
Welding Technology (Associate Degree)
Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
Oakdale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,300Price if you pay yourself$51,735School website, Welding Technology (Associate Degree) at Pittsburgh Technical College IncMore details about Welding Technology (Associate Degree) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,321
- Length
- 70 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $11,123
- Students counted
- 61
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $51,735
Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science
Northampton Community College
Based in Bethlehem, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$15,321Program website, Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,100
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,321
Basic Welding
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Mount Joy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,365Program website, Basic Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology CenterMore details about Basic Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,365
Welding with Print Reading
Greater Altoona Career &
Based in Altoona, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,100Price if you pay yourself$9,3453 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding with Print Reading at Greater Altoona Career &More details about Welding with Print Reading at Greater Altoona Career &
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,016
- Length
- 36 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,859
- Students counted
- 47
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,345
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Welding Technology
Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl
Based in Johnstown, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$64,600Price if you pay yourself$11,6053 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding Technology at Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,145
- Length
- 23 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $720
- Students counted
- 47
- Earned a year, estimated
- $64,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,605
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Welding Technology
Institute Of Medical Careers Inc
Erie
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$26,100More details about Welding Technology at Institute Of Medical Careers Inc
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,900
- Length
- 48 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 47
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $26,100
Welding Technology
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Based in Jim Thorpe, PA
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$56,200Price if you pay yourself$1,7008 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding Technology at Carbon Career & Technical Institute
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,056
- Length
- 13 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,700
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Welding Technology
Berks Career & Technology Ctr
Based in Leesport, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,990Program website, Welding Technology at Berks Career & Technology CtrMore details about Welding Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 39 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $653
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,990
Welding Certificate Program(NC)
Delaware County Community College
Based in Media, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,460Program website, Welding Certificate Program(NC) at Delaware County Community CollegeMore details about Welding Certificate Program(NC) at Delaware County Community College
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $540
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,460
Welding Technology
Penn Commercial Inc.
Based in Washington, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$17,7265 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding Technology at Penn Commercial Inc.
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,170
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,726
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Basic Welding
York County School Of Technology
Based in York, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,200Price if you pay yourself$3,2565 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Basic Welding at York County School Of Technology
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,559
- Length
- 10 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,256
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Welding Technology (150 Hours)
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Based in Schnecksville, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,900Price if you pay yourself$4,1254 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Technology (150 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical InstituteMore details about Welding Technology (150 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,472
- Length
- 19 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $25
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,125
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Introduction to Welding Technology
Community College Of Beaver County
Based in Monaca, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,800Price if you pay yourself$3,79520 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Introduction to Welding Technology at Community College Of Beaver CountyMore details about Introduction to Welding Technology at Community College Of Beaver County
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,440
- Length
- 9 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,795
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 20
Welding Technology
Indiana County Technology Center
Based in Indiana, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,820Program website, Welding Technology at Indiana County Technology CenterMore details about Welding Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 44 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,437
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,820
Advanced Welding Technology
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Mount Joy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,628Program website, Advanced Welding Technology at Lancaster County Career and Technology CenterMore details about Advanced Welding Technology at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,125
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,628
Welding Diploma
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,210Program website, Welding Diploma at Westmoreland CountyMore details about Welding Diploma at Westmoreland County
- Finished
- 31%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,610
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,210
Structural Welding
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Based in Pleasant Gap, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,420More details about Structural Welding at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 38 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $505
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,420
Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology
Laurel Technical Institute LLC
Based in Hermitage, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,900Price if you pay yourself$19,36217 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology at Laurel Technical Institute LLCMore details about Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology at Laurel Technical Institute LLC
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,468
- Length
- 45 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,211
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,362
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Welding - WE
Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Based in Williamsport, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$45,002Program website, Welding - WE at Pennsylvania College Of TechnologyMore details about Welding - WE at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,878
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $45,002
Welding
North Montco Avts
Based in Lansdale, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,9005 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding at North Montco AvtsMore details about Welding at North Montco Avts
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 9 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- 16
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,900
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
General Shop Welding
Welding Training And Certification
Based in Philadelphia, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,55015 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about General Shop Welding at Welding Training And Certification
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- 15
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,550
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 15
Welding Engineering Technology Certificate I
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,850Program website, Welding Engineering Technology Certificate I at Westmoreland CountyMore details about Welding Engineering Technology Certificate I at Westmoreland County
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 21 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,610
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,850
Welding Technology Associate Degree
Community College Allegheny County
Based in Oakdale, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,497Program website, Welding Technology Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny CountyMore details about Welding Technology Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,250
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,497
Welding
Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School Authority
Based in Wilkes-Barre, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$995School website, Welding at Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School AuthorityMore details about Welding at Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School Authority
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $995
Welding and Fabrication Certificate
Northampton Community College
Based in Bethlehem, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,776Program website, Welding and Fabrication Certificate at Northampton Community CollegeMore details about Welding and Fabrication Certificate at Northampton Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,910
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,776
Combination Welding
Educational Enterprises Inc
Based in New Castle, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$21,68810 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Combination Welding at Educational Enterprises IncMore details about Combination Welding at Educational Enterprises Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 50 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $840
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $21,688
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Welding Stick & Oxy Fuel Cutting
Middle Bucks Institute Of
Based in Jamison, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$450Program website, Welding Stick & Oxy Fuel Cutting at Middle Bucks Institute OfMore details about Welding Stick & Oxy Fuel Cutting at Middle Bucks Institute Of
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $450
Welding TIG & MIG
Middle Bucks Institute Of
Based in Jamison, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$450Program website, Welding TIG & MIG at Middle Bucks Institute OfMore details about Welding TIG & MIG at Middle Bucks Institute Of
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $450
Electric Arc Welding
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Mount Joy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$910Program website, Electric Arc Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology CenterMore details about Electric Arc Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $475
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $910
Welding MIG & Flux Core
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Mount Joy
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$920School website, Welding MIG & Flux Core at Lancaster County Career and Technology CenterMore details about Welding MIG & Flux Core at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $175
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $920
Welding General
Cattaraugus Allegany Erie
Based in Olean, NY
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$925School website, Welding General at Cattaraugus Allegany ErieMore details about Welding General at Cattaraugus Allegany Erie
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $925
Fundamentals of Welding
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,870School website, Fundamentals of Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute IncMore details about Fundamentals of Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,870
Welding
Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
Based in Bethlehem, PA
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,950Program website, Welding at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical SchoolMore details about Welding at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $25
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,950
Welding Series/Certification
Monroe Career & Technical Institute
Based in Bartonsville, PA
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,500Program website, Welding Series/Certification at Monroe Career & Technical InstituteMore details about Welding Series/Certification at Monroe Career & Technical Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,500
Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,750Program website, Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute IncMore details about Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,750
Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,750School website, Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute IncMore details about Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
- 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
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,750
Basic Welding Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Based in York, PA
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,000Program website, Basic Welding Technology at Harrisburg Area Community CollegeMore details about Basic Welding Technology at Harrisburg Area Community 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
- $200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,000
Welding Certificate- Option MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW 1' Plate
Butler County Community College
Based in Butler, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,500Program website, Welding Certificate- Option MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW 1' Plate at Butler County Community CollegeMore details about Welding Certificate- Option MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW 1' Plate at Butler County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,500
Welding Engineering Technology II
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,570Program website, Welding Engineering Technology II at Westmoreland CountyMore details about Welding Engineering Technology II at Westmoreland County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,610
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,570
Welding Engineering Technology Certificate III
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,130Program website, Welding Engineering Technology Certificate III at Westmoreland CountyMore details about Welding Engineering Technology Certificate III at Westmoreland County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 24 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,610
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,130
Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Metal Arc Welding
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,251Program website, Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute IncMore details about Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,251
Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,251Program website, Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute IncMore details about Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,251
Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Shielded Metal Arc Welding
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,251Program website, Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Shielded Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute IncMore details about Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Shielded Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 11 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,251
Welding Diploma
Harrisburg Area Community College
Based in Harrisburg, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,732Program website, Welding Diploma at Harrisburg Area Community CollegeMore details about Welding Diploma at Harrisburg Area Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 28 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,760
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,732
Welding Oil & Gas Certificate
Community College Allegheny County
Based in Oakdale, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,115Program website, Welding Oil & Gas Certificate at Community College Allegheny CountyMore details about Welding Oil & Gas Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,115
Special Alloy Welding Certificate
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,250Program website, Special Alloy Welding Certificate at Westmoreland CountyMore details about Special Alloy Welding Certificate at Westmoreland County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,610
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,250
AWS Welding
Franklin County Career And
Based in Chambersburg, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,400School website, AWS Welding at Franklin County Career AndMore details about AWS Welding at Franklin County Career And
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 29 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,400
Welding
Luzerne County Community College
Based in Nanticoke, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,898Program website, Welding at Luzerne County Community CollegeMore details about Welding at Luzerne County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,185
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,898
Welding Fundamentals Specialized Diploma
Northampton Community College
Based in Bethlehem, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,406Program website, Welding Fundamentals Specialized Diploma at Northampton Community CollegeMore details about Welding Fundamentals Specialized Diploma at Northampton Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,243
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,406
Welding
Sun Area Technical Institute
Based in New Berlin, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,500Program website, Welding at Sun Area Technical InstituteMore details about Welding at Sun Area Technical Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $405
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,500
Welding/ Metal Fabrication Technology
Jefferson County Dubois Area
Based in Reynoldsville, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,500More details about Welding/ Metal Fabrication Technology at Jefferson County Dubois Area
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,500
Welding Certificate Program
Schuylkill County Avts Agcy Opng
Mar Lin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,001School website, Welding Certificate Program at Schuylkill County Avts Agcy OpngMore details about Welding Certificate Program at Schuylkill County Avts Agcy Opng
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 26 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $264
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,001
Welding and Metal Fabrication
Clearfield County Career And
Based in Clearfield, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,200Program website, Welding and Metal Fabrication at Clearfield County Career AndMore details about Welding and Metal Fabrication at Clearfield County Career And
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 39 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,200
Welding - Certificate of Specialty
Luzerne County Community College
Based in Nanticoke, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,275Program website, Welding - Certificate of Specialty at Luzerne County Community CollegeMore details about Welding - Certificate of Specialty at Luzerne County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,215
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,275
Welding
Beaver County Career &
Based in Monaca, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,500Program website, Welding at Beaver County Career &More details about Welding at Beaver County Career &
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $710
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,500
Welding Technology
Somerset County Technology Center
Based in Somerset, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,500More details about Welding Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 38 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,219
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,500
Welding Program - 935 hours
Western Area Career & Technology
Based in Canonsburg, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,026Program website, Welding Program - 935 hours at Western Area Career & TechnologyMore details about Welding Program - 935 hours at Western Area Career & Technology
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $796
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,026
Welding Technology (1080 Hours)
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Based in Schnecksville, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,300Program website, Welding Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical InstituteMore details about Welding Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $24
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,300
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How to pay for welding classes in Pennsylvania
WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 14 of 68
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 36th of 46
- welding programs here, against the typical state's 24
- 68 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 Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Erie and other Pennsylvania cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 61 programs are online.
Other training in Pennsylvania
How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Pennsylvania
- CDL training108 programs
- CNA classes30 programs
- Medical assistant training23 programs
- Phlebotomy training12 programs
- HVAC training47 programs
- Medical billing and coding training28 programs
- LPN programs42 programs
- EMT classes18 programs
- Electrician training31 programs
- Dental assistant programs24 programs
- Auto mechanic classes28 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school14 programs
- CNC machinist training39 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training10 programs
- Diesel mechanic training15 programs
- Cybersecurity training16 programs
- IT training82 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- Esthetician school1 program
- Nail tech school2 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school2 programs
- Paralegal programs15 programs
- Fire academy1 program
- Police academy4 programs
- Surgical tech programs2 programs
- Radiology tech programs4 programs
- Culinary school4 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs2 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training16 programs
- Human resources training3 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training18 programs
- Early childhood education programs13 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school1 program
- Supply chain and logistics training3 programs
- Hospitality management programs2 programs
- Addiction counselor training1 program
- Coding and software development courses18 programs
- Lineman school1 program
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school3 programs
- Data analytics courses13 programs
- Administrative assistant training38 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs4 programs
- Medical lab technician programs1 program
- AutoCAD and drafting courses13 programs
- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs5 programs
- Vet tech programs1 program
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training5 programs
- Home inspector training3 programs
- Forklift certification5 programs
- Customer service training1 program
- Flight school1 program
- RBT certification training1 program
- Human services programs7 programs
- Manufacturing technician training3 programs
- Electronics technician training3 programs
- Business administration programs24 programs
- Criminal justice programs7 programs
- Auto body repair classes14 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Masonry training7 programs
- Insurance license courses2 programs
- Construction training programs33 programs
- Dental hygiene programs3 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes34 programs
- RN programs25 programs
- Project management certification13 programs
Where the Pennsylvania welding program numbers come from
Which Pennsylvania welding programs are on this list?
These are the welding programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.
How the prices and results of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania figures?
We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.
Sources for the facts about welding classes in Pennsylvania
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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