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Welding classes in Aberdeen, Washington

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

1 school offers these welding programs with classes in the Aberdeen area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Welders join and cut metal parts with hand-held or remotely controlled equipment. Most have a high school diploma plus technical training, and some employers ask for a certification for particular jobs.1

In Aberdeen, 5 of the 11 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 11 programs here are general welding (5 programs), pipe welding (3 programs) and welding (associate degree, 3 programs).

See the 11 programs

All 93 welding programs in Washington, including online programs

How much do welding classes cost in Aberdeen?

$2,931 to $18,631

from the lowest-priced program to the highest, if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program
86%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it
Length
22 to 48 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 Aberdeen may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Aberdeen?

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

All 11 welding programs in Aberdeen approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses

    Welding Basics Level 1

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,931
    Program website, Welding Basics Level 1 at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Welding Basics Level 1 at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,931
    Program website, Welding Basics Level 1 at Grays Harbor College

  • Pipe weldingIn personPrerequisite courses

    All Position Pipe Welding

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,014
    Program website, All Position Pipe Welding at Grays Harbor College
    More details about All Position Pipe Welding at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,014
    Program website, All Position Pipe Welding at Grays Harbor College

  • General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses

    Industrial Welding

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,014
    Program website, Industrial Welding at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Industrial Welding at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,014
    Program website, Industrial Welding at Grays Harbor College

  • Pipe weldingIn personPrerequisite courses

    Open Root Pipe Welding

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,014
    Program website, Open Root Pipe Welding at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Open Root Pipe Welding at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,014
    Program website, Open Root Pipe Welding at Grays Harbor College

  • Pipe weldingIn personPrerequisite courses

    Pipe Welding Basics

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,014
    Program website, Pipe Welding Basics at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Pipe Welding Basics at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,014
    Program website, Pipe Welding Basics at Grays Harbor College

  • General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses

    Welding Basics Level 2

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,936
    Program website, Welding Basics Level 2 at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Welding Basics Level 2 at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,300
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,936
    Program website, Welding Basics Level 2 at Grays Harbor College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Related Welding Technology

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,132
    Program website, Related Welding Technology at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Related Welding Technology at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,300
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,132
    Program website, Related Welding Technology at Grays Harbor College

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,591
    Program website, Welding Technology at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Welding Technology at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,400
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,591
    Program website, Welding Technology at Grays Harbor College

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

    Welding Technology - Structural Welding Option

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,617
    Program website, Welding Technology - Structural Welding Option at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Welding Technology - Structural Welding Option at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,600
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,617
    Program website, Welding Technology - Structural Welding Option at Grays Harbor College

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

    Construction Welding

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,847
    Program website, Construction Welding at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Construction Welding at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,847
    Program website, Construction Welding at Grays Harbor College

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

    Welding Technology - Pipe Welding Option

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,631
    Program website, Welding Technology - Pipe Welding Option at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Welding Technology - Pipe Welding Option at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    75 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,200
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,631
    Program website, Welding Technology - Pipe Welding Option at Grays Harbor College

How to pay for welding classes in Aberdeen

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Aberdeen

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for welding classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for welding classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Aberdeen

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

Where the Aberdeen welding program numbers come from

Which Aberdeen welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs with classes in the Aberdeen area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen

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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