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Welding classes in Tennessee

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

32 schools offer these welding programs, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 27 of the 38 programs take students without a high school diploma, 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 38 programs here are general welding (32 programs), single welding process (3 programs), welding (associate degree, 2 programs) and pipe welding (1 program).

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How much do welding classes cost in Tennessee?

$4,119 to $4,581 is what most welding programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 38 programs with a price. All of them: $800 to $11,225

In the typical program

Finished the program
76%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $33,000
Length
30 to 45 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Tennessee may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Tennessee?

All 38 welding programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

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38 programs

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

    Knoxville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,444

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,480
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,193
    Students counted
    553
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,444
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    School website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga, ChattanoogaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,449

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    More details about Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,927
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    465
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,449
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown

    Morristown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown, MorristownGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,620

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
    More details about Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,313
    Length
    44 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,378
    Students counted
    447
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,620
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville

    Nashville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville, NashvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,320
    School website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,956
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    332
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,320
    School website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    MIG Production Welding

    Cleveland State Comm College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cleveland State Comm College, ClevelandSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,507

    130 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, MIG Production Welding at Cleveland State Comm College
    More details about MIG Production Welding at Cleveland State Comm College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    41%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,579
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $638
    Students counted
    328
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,507
    students trained with WIOA funding
    130
    Program website, MIG Production Welding at Cleveland State Comm College
  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding / Pipefitting Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson

    Dickson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson, DicksonPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,308

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Welding / Pipefitting Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
    More details about Welding / Pipefitting Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,219
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,624
    Students counted
    328
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,308
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Welding / Pipefitting Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson, JacksonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,464

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,642
    Length
    42 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    299
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,464
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
  • Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Technology - Welding / Metal Fabrication

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, BlountvilleWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,892

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Industrial Technology - Welding / Metal Fabrication at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Industrial Technology - Welding / Metal Fabrication at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,252
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,509
    Students counted
    272
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,892
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Industrial Technology - Welding / Metal Fabrication at Northeast State Community College
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, NewbernGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
    More details about Welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,703
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,536
    Students counted
    231
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump

    Crump

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump, CrumpGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,259
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $981
    Students counted
    210
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    TCAT Upper Cumberland

    Crossville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    TCAT Upper Cumberland, CrossvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    More details about Welding at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,989
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,546
    Students counted
    202
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    Program website, Welding at TCAT Upper Cumberland
  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col

    Pulaski

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col, PulaskiGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,454
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $841
    Students counted
    196
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville

    Hartsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville, HartsvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,579
    Length
    45 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $280
    Students counted
    186
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston

    Livingston

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston, LivingstonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,572
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $782
    Students counted
    183
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman

    Harriman

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman, HarrimanGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,980

    22 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,905
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,958
    Students counted
    173
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,980
    students trained with WIOA funding
    22
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton

    Elizabethton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton, ElizabethtonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,119

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
    More details about Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,359
    Length
    43 weeks, 31 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,302
    Students counted
    168
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,119
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis, MemphisGeneral welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,195
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $604
    Students counted
    167
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Combination Welding

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, BlountvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,030
    Program website, Combination Welding at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Combination Welding at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,330
    Length
    32 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,023
    Students counted
    162
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,030
    Program website, Combination Welding at Northeast State Community College
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie

    McKenzie

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie, McKenzieGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,041
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $927
    Students counted
    156
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville

    Shelbyville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville, ShelbyvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,119
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,618
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,710
    Students counted
    152
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,119
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens

    Athens

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens, AthensGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,119

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
    More details about Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,892
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,730
    Students counted
    147
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,119
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald

    Hohenwald

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald, HohenwaldGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,089
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $363
    Students counted
    132
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill

    Huntsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill, HuntsvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,308

    31 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    49%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,200
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,124
    Students counted
    127
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,308
    students trained with WIOA funding
    31
  • Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Pellissippi State Community College

    Knoxville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pellissippi State Community College, KnoxvilleWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,352
    School website, Welding Technology at Pellissippi State Community College
    More details about Welding Technology at Pellissippi State Community College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,988
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $3,934
    Students counted
    126
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,352
    School website, Welding Technology at Pellissippi State Community College
  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro

    Jacksboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro, JacksboroGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,620

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,298
    Length
    45 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $960
    Students counted
    120
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,620
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    School website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction to Welding

    Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Chattanooga State Community College, ChattanoogaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495

    30 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Introduction to Welding at Chattanooga State Community College
    More details about Introduction to Welding at Chattanooga State Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    46%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,800
    Length
    14 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    30
    Program website, Introduction to Welding at Chattanooga State Community College
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville

    McMinnville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville, McMinnvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,308
    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
    More details about Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,458
    Length
    43 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $954
    Students counted
    102
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,308
    Program website, Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Basic Entry Level Technical Certificate

    Cleveland State Comm College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cleveland State Comm College, ClevelandGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,894

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Welding Basic Entry Level Technical Certificate at Cleveland State Comm College
    More details about Welding Basic Entry Level Technical Certificate at Cleveland State Comm College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,538
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $942
    Students counted
    101
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,894
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, Welding Basic Entry Level Technical Certificate at Cleveland State Comm College
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington

    Covington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington, CovingtonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,419
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,566
    Length
    44 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,536
    Students counted
    91
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,419
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll

    Paris

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll, ParisGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,620
    Program website, Welding at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
    More details about Welding at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,855
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,013
    Students counted
    84
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,620
    Program website, Welding at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
  • General weldingIn personEducation and courses

    Engineering Systems Technology_Welding Engineering

    Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Chattanooga State Community College, ChattanoogaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$16,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,225
    Program website, Engineering Systems Technology_Welding Engineering at Chattanooga State Community College
    More details about Engineering Systems Technology_Welding Engineering at Chattanooga State Community College
    Finished
    9%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,139
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,225
    Program website, Engineering Systems Technology_Welding Engineering at Chattanooga State Community College
  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diploma | Welding 1 Year

    William R. Moore College Of Technology

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    William R. Moore College Of Technology, MemphisGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,100
    Price if you pay yourself$8,460
    Program website, Diploma | Welding 1 Year at William R. Moore College Of Technology
    More details about Diploma | Welding 1 Year at William R. Moore College Of Technology
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,521
    Length
    42 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    44
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,460
    Program website, Diploma | Welding 1 Year at William R. Moore College Of Technology
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Weekend College/Welding

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

    Knoxville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,160

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Weekend College/Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    More details about Weekend College/Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,748
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $180
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,160
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    School website, Weekend College/Welding at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    MIG (GMAW) Production Welding

    WSCC Morristown Campus

    Morristown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    WSCC Morristown Campus, MorristownSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495
    School website, MIG (GMAW) Production Welding at WSCC Morristown Campus
    More details about MIG (GMAW) Production Welding at WSCC Morristown Campus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    School website, MIG (GMAW) Production Welding at WSCC Morristown Campus
  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Gmaw Skills For Manufacturing- Steel

    WSCC Morristown Campus

    Morristown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    WSCC Morristown Campus, MorristownSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    Program website, Gmaw Skills For Manufacturing- Steel at WSCC Morristown Campus
    More details about Gmaw Skills For Manufacturing- Steel at WSCC Morristown Campus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $135
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    Program website, Gmaw Skills For Manufacturing- Steel at WSCC Morristown Campus
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding I

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    Program website, Welding I at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about Welding I at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $480
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $800
    Program website, Welding I at Southwest Tennessee Community College
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding II

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$900
    Program website, Welding II at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about Welding II at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $380
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $900
    Program website, Welding II at Southwest Tennessee Community College
  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley

    Ripley

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley, RipleyGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,424
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
    More details about Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,424
    Program website, Welding Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Ripley

How to pay for welding classes in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $5,000
31 of 38
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
19th of 46
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
11 of 31
welding programs here, against the typical state's 24
38 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 Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga and other Tennessee cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 11 more programs are in 10 other areas, 6 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Tennessee

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

Where the Tennessee welding program numbers come from

Which Tennessee welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Tennessee 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 Tennessee offers.

How the prices and results of Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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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