Welding classes in Wisconsin
53 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
20 schools offer these welding programs, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 30 of the 53 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 53 programs here are general welding (25 programs), single welding process (14 programs), welding and fabrication (8 programs), welding (associate degree, 4 programs), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.
See the 53 programsHow much do welding classes cost in Wisconsin?
$1,676 to $6,303 is what most welding programs in Wisconsin cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 53 programs with a price. All of them: $900 to $23,000
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 72%
- Working 6 months later
- 77%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $40,000
- Length
- 16 to 32 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 Wisconsin may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made
All 53 welding programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding
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53 programs
Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$3,783Program website, Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,723
- Length
- 15 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 741
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,783
GMAW Welder Basic
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,500Price if you pay yourself$999Program website, GMAW Welder Basic at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about GMAW Welder Basic at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 58%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,636
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 614
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $999
Welding
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,500Price if you pay yourself$9,9733 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,630
- Length
- 45 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 559
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,973
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Welding
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,400Price if you pay yourself$5,838Program website, Welding at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,599
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $870
- Students counted
- 532
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,838
Welding
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,900Price if you pay yourself$5,86814 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,981
- Length
- 32 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,900
- Students counted
- 452
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,868
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Welding Technician
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,100Price if you pay yourself$2,790Program website, Welding Technician at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technician at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,281
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 429
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,790
Welding
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$7,65710 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at Blackhawk Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Blackhawk Technical College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,895
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 312
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,657
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Welding
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,300Price if you pay yourself$5,5309 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,833
- Length
- 32 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 295
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,530
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 9
Welding Production
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,500Price if you pay yourself$2,648Program website, Welding Production at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Production at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,124
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,033
- Students counted
- 287
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,648
Welding Metal Fabrication
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,400Price if you pay yourself$5,821Program website, Welding Metal Fabrication at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Metal Fabrication at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,598
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,033
- Students counted
- 280
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,821
Metal Fabrication/Welding
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$49,400Price if you pay yourself$4,405Program website, Metal Fabrication/Welding at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Metal Fabrication/Welding at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,342
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 249
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,405
Welding
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$8,7194 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,412
- Length
- 42 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,254
- Students counted
- 247
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,719
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Metal Fabrication/Welding-Advanced
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,300Price if you pay yourself$8,810Program website, Metal Fabrication/Welding-Advanced at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Metal Fabrication/Welding-Advanced at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,337
- Length
- 64 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 245
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,810
Intro to Industrial Welding
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$43,200Price if you pay yourself$1,889Program website, Intro to Industrial Welding at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Intro to Industrial Welding at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,793
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 238
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,889
Welding Technology Industrial
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$43,500Price if you pay yourself$11,942Program website, Welding Technology Industrial at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology Industrial at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,866
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,699
- Students counted
- 238
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,942
Welding-Industrial
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$5,8714 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding-Industrial at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Welding-Industrial at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,400
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $569
- Students counted
- 230
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,871
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,600Price if you pay yourself$11,050Program website, Welding Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,158
- Length
- 64 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,002
- Students counted
- 223
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,050
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$2,179More details about Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,665
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 217
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,179
Welding
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,500Price if you pay yourself$4,2395 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,134
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,700
- Students counted
- 191
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,239
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Welding & Fabrication
Western Technical College
La Crosse
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,100Price if you pay yourself$5,089Program website, Welding & Fabrication at Western Technical CollegeMore details about Welding & Fabrication at Western Technical College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,026
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 174
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,089
Welding
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourself$5,8684 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,503
- Length
- 32 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 174
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,868
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding Technical Diploma
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$6,3035 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,184
- Length
- 32 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $777
- Students counted
- 170
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,303
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Welding
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,500Price if you pay yourself$5,730Program website, Welding at Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,381
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 158
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,730
Combination Structural and Pipe Welding
Advanced Welding Institute LLC
Eagle River
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,800Price if you pay yourself$23,00013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Combination Structural and Pipe Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLCMore details about Combination Structural and Pipe Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLC
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,941
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $710
- Students counted
- 158
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 13
Welding Metal Fab Technician
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,000Price if you pay yourself$10,577Program website, Welding Metal Fab Technician at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Metal Fab Technician at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,997
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,284
- Students counted
- 151
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,577
Stainless Steel Welding Technical Diploma
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,700Price if you pay yourself$1,387Program website, Stainless Steel Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore details about Stainless Steel Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,669
- Length
- 16 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- 118
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,387
Welding
Nicolet College
Rhinelander
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,900Price if you pay yourself$6,6593 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at Nicolet CollegeMore details about Welding at Nicolet College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,225
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $311
- Students counted
- 109
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,659
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,100Price if you pay yourself$1,509More details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,517
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 108
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,509
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$1,677More details about Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,864
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 104
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,677
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,800Price if you pay yourself$2,012More details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,446
- Length
- 16 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 102
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,012
Welding Fabrication Technician
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,800Price if you pay yourself$12,1104 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Fabrication Technician at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Fabrication Technician at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 14%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,188
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $520
- Students counted
- 94
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,110
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding Fundamentals Certificate
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,500Price if you pay yourself$3,251Program website, Welding Fundamentals Certificate at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Fundamentals Certificate at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,381
- Length
- 16 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $720
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,251
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$61,000Price if you pay yourself$1,023Program website, Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,246
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 76
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,023
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,400Price if you pay yourself$1,169Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,604
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 75
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,169
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,400Price if you pay yourself$1,169Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,608
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 74
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,169
Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication
Nicolet College
Rhinelander
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,400Price if you pay yourself$3,284Program website, Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication at Nicolet CollegeMore details about Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication at Nicolet College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,349
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $311
- Students counted
- 70
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,284
Welding Fabrication & Robotics
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,400Price if you pay yourself$10,730More details about Welding Fabrication & Robotics at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,338
- Length
- 64 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,730
Metal Fabrication
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,600Price if you pay yourself$5,933Program website, Metal Fabrication at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Metal Fabrication at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,160
- Length
- 32 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 52
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,933
Basic Welding
Western Technical College
La Crosse
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,600Price if you pay yourself$2,500Program website, Basic Welding at Western Technical CollegeMore details about Basic Welding at Western Technical College
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,138
- Length
- 15 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 48
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,500
Accelerated Entry-Level Welding
Cutting Edge Staffing LLC
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,5815 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Accelerated Entry-Level Welding at Cutting Edge Staffing LLC
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $319
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,581
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Structural Welding
Advanced Welding Institute LLC
Eagle River
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$22,000Program website, Structural Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLCMore details about Structural Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLC
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,241
- Length
- 15 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $710
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $22,000
Entry Level Welding Certificate (Boot Camp)
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,04634 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Entry Level Welding Certificate (Boot Camp) at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Entry Level Welding Certificate (Boot Camp) at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,046
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 34
Welding Fundamentals
Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs
Madison
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,287Program website, Welding Fundamentals at Madison Area Technical College - Local ProgramsMore details about Welding Fundamentals at Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,287
Welding Academy
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Local Programs
Fennimore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$900More details about Welding Academy at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Local Programs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 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
- $900
Flux Core Arc Welding
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$948Program website, Flux Core Arc Welding at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Flux Core Arc Welding at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $948
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,106Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,106
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,106Program website, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,106
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,227Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welding at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 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
- $1,227
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,264Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,264
Welding Apprentice
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,762Program website, Welding Apprentice at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Apprentice at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 128 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,762
Welding / Maintenance & Fabrication
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,212Program website, Welding / Maintenance & Fabrication at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Welding / Maintenance & Fabrication at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,212
Career Pathways Bridge Mig Welding
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,275School website, Career Pathways Bridge Mig Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Career Pathways Bridge Mig Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 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
- $2,275
Welding
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,850Program website, Welding at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $550
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,850
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How to pay for welding classes in Wisconsin
WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 16 of 53
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 11th of 46
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 25 of 31
- welding programs here, against the typical state's 24
- 53 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 Milwaukee, Wausau, Rice Lake and other Wisconsin cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 15 more programs are in 7 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Wisconsin
How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Wisconsin
- CDL training35 programs
- CNA classes36 programs
- Medical assistant training33 programs
- Phlebotomy training18 programs
- HVAC training25 programs
- Medical billing and coding training28 programs
- LPN programs9 programs
- EMT classes53 programs
- Electrician training17 programs
- Dental assistant programs18 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training12 programs
- Plumbing school9 programs
- CNC machinist training40 programs
- Carpentry classes17 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training20 programs
- Cybersecurity training21 programs
- IT training70 programs
- Cosmetology school13 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school7 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- EKG technician programs2 programs
- Massage therapy school7 programs
- Paralegal programs16 programs
- Fire academy14 programs
- Police academy13 programs
- Surgical tech programs14 programs
- Radiology tech programs8 programs
- Culinary school34 programs
- Home health aide training20 programs
- PTA programs5 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training26 programs
- Human resources training36 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training63 programs
- Early childhood education programs51 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school2 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training27 programs
- Hospitality management programs20 programs
- Addiction counselor training15 programs
- Community health worker training3 programs
- Coding and software development courses30 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training2 programs
- Sonography school4 programs
- Data analytics courses12 programs
- Administrative assistant training53 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs7 programs
- Medical lab technician programs13 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses22 programs
- Digital marketing courses23 programs
- Web and graphic design courses29 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs9 programs
- Real estate school6 programs
- Security guard training3 programs
- OTA programs4 programs
- Crane operator training4 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Forklift certification1 program
- Personal trainer certification2 programs
- Healthcare administration programs8 programs
- Customer service training11 programs
- Flight school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- Human services programs10 programs
- Manufacturing technician training33 programs
- Electronics technician training19 programs
- Business administration programs79 programs
- Criminal justice programs22 programs
- Teacher assistant certification17 programs
- Auto body repair classes10 programs
- Solar and wind technician training6 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- OSHA safety training7 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training3 programs
- Masonry training3 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs12 programs
- Dental hygiene programs7 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes51 programs
- RN programs20 programs
- Project management certification21 programs
Where the Wisconsin welding program numbers come from
Which Wisconsin welding programs are on this list?
These are the welding programs Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin offers.
How the prices and results of Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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