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Welding classes in Alaska

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

6 schools offer these welding programs, and Alaska 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 Alaska, 5 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 18 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Alaska?

$7,400 to $10,000

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 18 programs with a price: $5,000 to $24,486

Finished the program
90%
Working 6 months later
66%
Earned a year, estimated
about $33,200
Length
4 to 28 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 Alaska may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Alaska?

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

Welding classes in Anchorage, Reno, Fairbanks and other Alaska cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 7 in smaller cities and towns.

All 18 welding programs in Alaska approved for funding

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18 programs

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Charter College, Reno, NV

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Charter College, Reno, NV · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Alaska; Alaska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourself$24,486
    Program website, Welding at Charter College
    More details about Welding at Charter College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,507
    Length
    40 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    263
    a year, estimated
    $34,000
    price
    $24,486

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Structural Welding - 8 Week

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer

    No diploma needed

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,500
    Program website, Structural Welding - 8 Week at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    More details about Structural Welding - 8 Week at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,887
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    163
    a year, estimated
    $35,500
    price
    $11,500

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Welding

    AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Seward

    High school diploma or equivalent

    AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Seward · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,619
    Program website, Industrial Welding at AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center
    More details about Industrial Welding at AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,721
    Length
    38 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,498
    Students counted
    77
    a year, estimated
    $42,900
    price
    $5,619

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Structural Welding Level II

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer

    No diploma needed

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,700
    Price if you pay yourself$11,500
    Program website, Structural Welding Level II at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    More details about Structural Welding Level II at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,185
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    $40,700
    price
    $11,500

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding (OEC)

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,700
    Program website, Welding (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    More details about Welding (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,880
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,425
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $19,500
    price
    $5,700

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Ultimate Welding

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer

    No diploma needed

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,200
    Price if you pay yourself$23,000
    Program website, Ultimate Welding at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    More details about Ultimate Welding at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,052
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    36
    a year, estimated
    $52,200
    price
    $23,000

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology (CT1)

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,600
    Program website, Welding Technology (CT1) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    More details about Welding Technology (CT1) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,825
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,400
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $27,300
    price
    $9,600

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    WELD 101 Welding Safety and Theory

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, WELD 101 Welding Safety and Theory at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    More details about WELD 101 Welding Safety and Theory at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,234
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $16,900
    price
    $10,000

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Entry Level Welder (OEC)

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF, Fairbanks

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF, Fairbanks · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,400
    Price if you pay yourself$7,200
    Program website, Entry Level Welder (OEC) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    More details about Entry Level Welder (OEC) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,610
    Length
    24 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    $22,400
    price
    $7,200

  • Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    WELD 203 MIG Welding and Fabrication

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel · Single welding process · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, WELD 203 MIG Welding and Fabrication at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    More details about WELD 203 MIG Welding and Fabrication at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,098
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    $32,400
    price
    $10,000

  • Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    WELD 100 Introduction to Welding and Fabrication

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel · Welding and fabrication · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, WELD 100 Introduction to Welding and Fabrication at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    More details about WELD 100 Introduction to Welding and Fabrication at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $525
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Welding (OEC)

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,300
    Program website, Advanced Welding (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    More details about Advanced Welding (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,300

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    WELD 304 - Specialty Equipment Welding and Design

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, WELD 304 - Specialty Equipment Welding and Design at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    More details about WELD 304 - Specialty Equipment Welding and Design at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,822
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,750
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $27,300
    price
    $10,000

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Pipe Welding

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer

    No diploma needed

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, Pipe Welding at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    More details about Pipe Welding at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,581
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $62,300
    price
    $10,000

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Aluminum Welding

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer

    No diploma needed

    Northern Industrial Training (NIT), Palmer · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    Program website, Aluminum Welding at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    More details about Aluminum Welding at Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,000

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding (CT1)

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Anchorage · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    Program website, Welding (CT1) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    More details about Welding (CT1) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,000

  • Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    WELD 102 Arc Welding and Basic Layout

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel · Single welding process · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, WELD 102 Arc Welding and Basic Layout at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    More details about WELD 102 Arc Welding and Basic Layout at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,000

  • Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    WELD 206 - Structural Tubing, Vertical, and Overhead Welding

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yuut Elitnaurviat, Bethel · Structural welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, WELD 206 - Structural Tubing, Vertical, and Overhead Welding at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    More details about WELD 206 - Structural Tubing, Vertical, and Overhead Welding at Yuut Elitnaurviat
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,000

How to pay for welding classes in Alaska

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Alaska

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

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.56

GI Bill for welding classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

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

Where the Alaska welding program numbers come from

Which Alaska welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Alaska approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alaska offers.

How Alaska welding program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some welding programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Alaska

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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. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs