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Welding classes in Iowa

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

17 schools offer these welding programs, and Iowa 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 Iowa, 28 of the 50 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 50 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Iowa?

$1,509 to $6,994

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 50 programs with a price: $425 to $23,405

Finished the program
55%
Working 6 months later
79%
Earned a year, estimated
about $34,000
Length
8 to 30 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Iowa?

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

Welding classes in Sioux City, Burlington, Cedar Rapids and other Iowa cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 9 more programs are in 6 other areas, 6 in smaller cities and towns.

All 50 welding programs in Iowa approved for funding

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50 programs

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding, Production MIG Welding

    Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny

    No diploma needed

    Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,600
    Program website, Welding, Production MIG Welding at Des Moines Area Community College
    More details about Welding, Production MIG Welding at Des Moines Area Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,427
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    710
    a year, estimated
    $33,700
    price
    $5,600

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,360
    Program website, Welding Technology at Iowa Central Community College
    More details about Welding Technology at Iowa Central Community College
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,558
    Length
    30 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,135
    Students counted
    229
    a year, estimated
    $38,200
    price
    $7,360

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Test Prep

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

    No diploma needed

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,200
    Price if you pay yourself$425
    Program website, Welding Test Prep at Kirkwood Community College
    More details about Welding Test Prep at Kirkwood Community College
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,309
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    199
    a year, estimated
    $33,200
    price
    $425

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Welding Technologies

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

    No diploma needed

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$43,100
    Price if you pay yourself$15,960
    Program website, Advanced Welding Technologies at Kirkwood Community College
    More details about Advanced Welding Technologies at Kirkwood Community College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,768
    Length
    72 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,729
    Students counted
    193
    a year, estimated
    $43,100
    price
    $15,960

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Diploma

    Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny

    No diploma needed

    Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$29,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,660
    Program website, Welding Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
    More details about Welding Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,486
    Length
    42 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,140
    Students counted
    179
    a year, estimated
    $29,900
    price
    $6,660

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding - Diploma

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$36,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,352
    Program website, Welding - Diploma at Northeast Community College
    More details about Welding - Diploma at Northeast Community College
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,067
    Length
    34 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,144
    Students counted
    176
    a year, estimated
    $36,300
    price
    $4,352

  • Welding (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport · Welding (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,416
    Program website, Welding at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
    More details about Welding at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,432
    Length
    72 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    167
    a year, estimated
    $33,700
    price
    $10,416

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

    Welding Technology - AAS

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,800
    Price if you pay yourself$13,396
    Program website, Welding Technology - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Welding Technology - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,957
    Length
    64 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,538
    Students counted
    167
    a year, estimated
    $27,800
    price
    $13,396

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Midwest Technical Institute, Moline, IL

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Midwest Technical Institute, Moline, IL · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$19,300
    Price if you pay yourself$14,692
    Program website, Welding at Midwest Technical Institute
    More details about Welding at Midwest Technical Institute
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,834
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,008
    Students counted
    165
    a year, estimated
    $19,300
    price
    $14,692

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Production Welding Certificate

    Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo

    No diploma needed

    Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,175
    Program website, Production Welding Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
    More details about Production Welding Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,869
    Length
    9 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $327
    Students counted
    150
    a year, estimated
    $35,500
    price
    $3,175

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

    Welding

    Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,600
    Price if you pay yourself$23,405
    Program website, Welding at Indian Hills Community College
    More details about Welding at Indian Hills Community College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,657
    Length
    84 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    143
    a year, estimated
    $38,600
    price
    $23,405

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology/Welder (MVWEL) CIP: 480508.0100 ITSO: 03.03.11.03

    Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,560
    Program website, Welding Technology/Welder (MVWEL) CIP: 480508.0100 ITSO: 03.03.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
    More details about Welding Technology/Welder (MVWEL) CIP: 480508.0100 ITSO: 03.03.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,582
    Length
    16 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,635
    Students counted
    97
    a year, estimated
    $34,300
    price
    $7,560

  • Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Structural Welding Certificate Program

    Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa · Structural welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,429
    Program website, Structural Welding Certificate Program at Indian Hills Community College
    More details about Structural Welding Certificate Program at Indian Hills Community College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,372
    Length
    8 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    a year, estimated
    $49,500
    price
    $4,429

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Certificate Program

    Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,519
    School website, Welding Certificate Program at Indian Hills Community College
    More details about Welding Certificate Program at Indian Hills Community College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,051
    Length
    8 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    a year, estimated
    $40,200
    price
    $7,519

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Diploma

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,105
    Program website, Welding Diploma at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Welding Diploma at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,202
    Length
    32 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    80
    a year, estimated
    $28,800
    price
    $7,105

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Manufacturing Welding Processes Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,436
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Welding Processes Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Advanced Manufacturing Welding Processes Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,157
    Length
    12 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    58
    a year, estimated
    $24,600
    price
    $2,436

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Diploma

    North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,434
    Program website, Welding Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College
    More details about Welding Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,173
    Length
    30 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,240
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $36,700
    price
    $7,434

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Certificate

    Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,482
    Program website, Welding Certificate at Iowa Western Community College
    More details about Welding Certificate at Iowa Western Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,637
    Length
    16 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $718
    Students counted
    45
    a year, estimated
    $30,500
    price
    $3,482

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Production Welding

    North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City

    No diploma needed

    North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    Program website, Production Welding at North Iowa Area Community College
    More details about Production Welding at North Iowa Area Community College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,778
    Length
    6 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    36
    a year, estimated
    $19,100
    price
    $1,495

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    TIG Welding

    Southwestern Community College, Creston

    No diploma needed

    Southwestern Community College, Creston · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,600
    Price if you pay yourself$895
    Program website, TIG Welding at Southwestern Community College
    More details about TIG Welding at Southwestern Community College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,901
    Length
    4 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $55,600
    price
    $895

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Ready for Work Production Welding 3110017 (Continuing Education)

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$80,700
    Price if you pay yourself$1,599
    Program website, Ready for Work Production Welding 3110017 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
    More details about Ready for Work Production Welding 3110017 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
    Finished
    13%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,170
    Length
    12 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $376
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    $80,700
    price
    $1,599

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    GTAW/SMAW (Combination) Pipe Welding Certificate Program

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,500
    Program website, GTAW/SMAW (Combination) Pipe Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about GTAW/SMAW (Combination) Pipe Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,830
    Length
    28 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,155
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    $27,300
    price
    $10,500

  • Welding and fabricationIn personNo diploma needed

    Fabrication Math & Blueprint Reading

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

    No diploma needed

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · Welding and fabrication · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$700
    Program website, Fabrication Math & Blueprint Reading at Kirkwood Community College
    More details about Fabrication Math & Blueprint Reading at Kirkwood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $700

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    MIG Welding

    Southwestern Community College, Creston

    No diploma needed

    Southwestern Community College, Creston · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$995
    Program website, MIG Welding at Southwestern Community College
    More details about MIG Welding at Southwestern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $225
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $995

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Carbon TIG pipe welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Carbon TIG pipe welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Carbon TIG pipe welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Carbon stick pipe welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Carbon stick pipe welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Carbon stick pipe welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Stainless TIG pipe welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Stainless TIG pipe welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Stainless TIG pipe welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Stainless structural TIG welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Stainless structural TIG welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Stainless structural TIG welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Stainless structural stick welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Stainless structural stick welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Stainless structural stick welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Structural MIG welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Structural MIG welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Structural MIG welding course at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Structural stick welding course Fillet welds

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Structural stick welding course Fillet welds at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Structural stick welding course Fillet welds at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Structural stick welding course Groove welds

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Structural stick welding course Groove welds at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about Structural stick welding course Groove welds at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    CE Basic Welding Series

    Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville

    No diploma needed

    Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,537
    Program website, CE Basic Welding Series at Iowa Lakes Community College
    More details about CE Basic Welding Series at Iowa Lakes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,537

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

    No diploma needed

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer at Kirkwood Community College
    More details about Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer at Kirkwood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,800

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding (Basic) *WLDB.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,089
    Program website, Welding (Basic) *WLDB.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
    More details about Welding (Basic) *WLDB.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
    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
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,089

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Career Pipe Welding

    Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown

    No diploma needed

    Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,299
    Program website, Career Pipe Welding at Iowa Valley Community College District
    More details about Career Pipe Welding at Iowa Valley Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,299

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Production Welding

    Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge

    No diploma needed

    Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,399
    Program website, Production Welding at Iowa Central Community College
    More details about Production Welding at Iowa Central Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,399

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    GMAW/FCAW (Structural/Plate) Welding Certificate Program

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,510
    Program website, GMAW/FCAW (Structural/Plate) Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about GMAW/FCAW (Structural/Plate) Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,890
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,510

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Production Welding Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

    No diploma needed

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,675
    Program website, Production Welding Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Production Welding Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,675

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Qualified Welding - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,955
    Program website, Qualified Welding - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Qualified Welding - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $647
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,955

  • Single welding processHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding (GMAW) *WLDG.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar · Single welding process · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,299
    Program website, Welding (GMAW) *WLDG.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
    More details about Welding (GMAW) *WLDG.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,299

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Production Welding - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,349
    Program website, Production Welding - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Production Welding - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $647
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,349

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Welding Processes Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,392
    Program website, Advanced Welding Processes Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Advanced Welding Processes Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,392

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Manufacturing Welding Certificate Program

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

    No diploma needed

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,400
    School website, Manufacturing Welding Certificate Program at Kirkwood Community College
    More details about Manufacturing Welding Certificate Program at Kirkwood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $310
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,400

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Welding Process Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,933
    Program website, Basic Welding Process Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Basic Welding Process Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,933

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    GTAW (TIG) Pipe Welding Certificate Program

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, GTAW (TIG) Pipe Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about GTAW (TIG) Pipe Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,165
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    SMAW (Stick) Pipe Welding Certificate Program

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City

    No diploma needed

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux City · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,597
    Program website, SMAW (Stick) Pipe Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    More details about SMAW (Stick) Pipe Welding Certificate Program at Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,597

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Welding - Diploma

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,464
    Program website, Industrial Welding - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Industrial Welding - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $944
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,464

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,062
    Program website, Welding at Iowa Lakes Community College
    More details about Welding at Iowa Lakes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,062

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

    Welding AAS

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,195
    Program website, Welding AAS at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Welding AAS at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,195

How to pay for welding classes in Iowa

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Iowa

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 Iowa welding program numbers come from

Which Iowa welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Iowa 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 Iowa offers.

How Iowa 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 Iowa

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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