Welding classes in Kentucky

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

27 schools offer these welding programs, and Kentucky 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 Kentucky, all 33 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 33 programs here are general welding (21 programs), welding (associate degree, 6 programs), single welding process (4 programs), welding inspection (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 33 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Kentucky?

$1,750 to $9,020 is what most welding programs in Kentucky cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $430 to $11,424

In the typical program

Finished the program: 99%
Working 6 months later: 65%
Earned a year, estimated: about $22,000
Length: 1 to 7 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 Kentucky may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Kentucky?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 149 people at 7 of the 33 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most welding programs in Kentucky cost $1,750 to $9,020. Prices on this page run from $430 to $11,424.

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

All 33 welding programs in Kentucky approved for WIOA funding

33 programs

General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology/Welder
Kentucky Welding Institute
Flemingsburg
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kentucky Welding Institute, FlemingsburgGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,600
Price if you pay yourself$6,630
50 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Technology/Welder at Kentucky Welding Institute
More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Kentucky Welding Institute
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$9,146
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,895
Students counted
314
Earned a year, estimated
$36,600
Price if you pay yourself
$6,630
students trained with WIOA funding
50
Program website, Welding Technology/Welder at Kentucky Welding Institute
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding
JCTC
Louisville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
JCTC, LouisvilleWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,700
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at JCTC
More details about Welding at JCTC
Finished
13%
Working at 6 months
63%
Earned in a quarter
$6,437
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
185
Earned a year, estimated
$25,700
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Welding at JCTC
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology/Welder
Elite Welding Academy
Cincinnati, OH
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elite Welding Academy, Cincinnati, OHGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$19,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Technology/Welder at Elite Welding Academy
More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Elite Welding Academy
Finished
78%
Working at 6 months
35%
Earned in a quarter
$4,827
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
119
Earned a year, estimated
$19,300
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Technology/Welder at Elite Welding Academy
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
MIG Welder
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Madisonville Community College, MadisonvilleSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,000
Price if you pay yourself$2,905
Program website, MIG Welder at Madisonville Community College
More details about MIG Welder at Madisonville Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$5,247
Length
1 week, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
63
Earned a year, estimated
$21,000
Price if you pay yourself
$2,905
Program website, MIG Welder at Madisonville Community College
Welding inspectionIn personNo diploma needed
(CWI) Certified Welding Inspector Training
Knight School of Welding
Louisville
No diploma needed
Knight School of Welding, LouisvilleWelding inspectionIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,500
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
54 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, (CWI) Certified Welding Inspector Training at Knight School of Welding
More details about (CWI) Certified Welding Inspector Training at Knight School of Welding
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$9,132
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
56
Earned a year, estimated
$36,500
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
students trained with WIOA funding
54
Program website, (CWI) Certified Welding Inspector Training at Knight School of Welding
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
ARC Welder Certification
Somerset Community College
Somerset
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Somerset Community College, SomersetSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$20,200
Price if you pay yourself$4,250
20 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, ARC Welder Certification at Somerset Community College
More details about ARC Welder Certification at Somerset Community College
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
58%
Earned in a quarter
$5,050
Length
1 week, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,250
Students counted
43
Earned a year, estimated
$20,200
Price if you pay yourself
$4,250
students trained with WIOA funding
20
Program website, ARC Welder Certification at Somerset Community College
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Pipeline Welding
Ashland Community and Technical College
Ashland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Ashland Community and Technical College, AshlandPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,400
Price if you pay yourself$8,670
Program website, Pipeline Welding at Ashland Community and Technical College
More details about Pipeline Welding at Ashland Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
62%
Earned in a quarter
$4,100
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,686
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
$16,400
Price if you pay yourself
$8,670
Program website, Pipeline Welding at Ashland Community and Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Southeast KY Community and Technical College
Cumberland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southeast KY Community and Technical College, CumberlandGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,400
Price if you pay yourself$9,020
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Technology at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
More details about Welding Technology at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
Finished
21%
Working at 6 months
39%
Earned in a quarter
$4,360
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,800
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
$17,400
Price if you pay yourself
$9,020
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Program website, Welding Technology at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding
Maysville CTC
Maysville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Maysville CTC, MaysvilleWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,400
Price if you pay yourself$9,072
Program website, Welding at Maysville CTC
More details about Welding at Maysville CTC
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
50%
Earned in a quarter
$5,341
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
$1,514
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
$21,400
Price if you pay yourself
$9,072
Program website, Welding at Maysville CTC
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Maysville CTC
Maysville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Maysville CTC, MaysvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,200
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Maysville CTC
More details about Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Maysville CTC
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$7,060
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
19
Earned a year, estimated
$28,200
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Maysville CTC
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Corbin Area Technology Center
Corbin
No diploma needed
Corbin Area Technology Center, CorbinGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,300
Price if you pay yourself$1,750
More details about Welding at Corbin Area Technology Center
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$10,334
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
18
Earned a year, estimated
$41,300
Price if you pay yourself
$1,750
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Hopkinsville Community College, HopkinsvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,900
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Hopkinsville Community College
More details about Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Hopkinsville Community College
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$4,973
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$19,900
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Hopkinsville Community College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding for Certification
JCPS Louisville Learns
Louisville
No diploma needed
JCPS Louisville Learns, LouisvilleGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,499
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding for Certification at JCPS Louisville Learns
More details about Welding for Certification at JCPS Louisville Learns
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,499
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Welding for Certification at JCPS Louisville Learns
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology/Welder
Appalachian Tank Inc.
Pikeville
No diploma needed
Appalachian Tank Inc., PikevilleGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Appalachian Tank Inc.
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Welding Boot Camp
Gateway Community and Technical College
Florence
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Gateway Community and Technical College, FlorenceGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,900
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Basic Welding Boot Camp at Gateway Community and Technical College
More details about Basic Welding Boot Camp at Gateway Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$7,474
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
$29,900
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Basic Welding Boot Camp at Gateway Community and Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Campbellsville University, CampbellsvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,700
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Campbellsville University
More details about Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Campbellsville University
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$5,676
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
10
Earned a year, estimated
$22,700
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Campbellsville University
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Certificate in Welding
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Campbellsville University, CampbellsvilleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certificate in Welding at Campbellsville University
More details about Certificate in Welding at Campbellsville University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
19
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Certificate in Welding at Campbellsville University
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Basic General Welding
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, ElizabethtownGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$430
School website, Basic General Welding at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
More details about Basic General Welding at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$430
School website, Basic General Welding at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Whitley County High School Night Welding Class
Whitley County School District
Williamsburg
No diploma needed
Whitley County School District, WilliamsburgGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,150
More details about Whitley County High School Night Welding Class at Whitley County School District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
$850
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,150
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Flux Core Welding Certification (AOKY)
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Big Sandy Community And Technical College, PrestonsburgSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,750
Program website, Flux Core Welding Certification (AOKY) at Big Sandy Community And Technical College
More details about Flux Core Welding Certification (AOKY) at Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,750
Program website, Flux Core Welding Certification (AOKY) at Big Sandy Community And Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Kentucky Community and Technical College, PaducahGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,300
Program website, Welding Technology at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
More details about Welding Technology at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
$3,950
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,300
Program website, Welding Technology at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, LexingtonWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,424
Program website, Welding Technology at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
More details about Welding Technology at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
$3,600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,424
Program website, Welding Technology at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
AWS Welding Program
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southwest Virginia Community College, Cedar Bluff, VAGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, AWS Welding Program at Southwest Virginia Community College
More details about AWS Welding Program at Southwest Virginia Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, AWS Welding Program at Southwest Virginia Community College
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Accelerated Welding Program-All Sessions (Stick, MIG, and TIG)
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Hopkinsville Community College, HopkinsvilleSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Accelerated Welding Program-All Sessions (Stick, MIG, and TIG) at Hopkinsville Community College
More details about Accelerated Welding Program-All Sessions (Stick, MIG, and TIG) at Hopkinsville Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Accelerated Welding Program-All Sessions (Stick, MIG, and TIG) at Hopkinsville Community College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Accelerated Welding Training
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Hazard Community and Technical College, HazardGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Accelerated Welding Training at Hazard Community and Technical College
More details about Accelerated Welding Training at Hazard Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Accelerated Welding Training at Hazard Community and Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, ElizabethtownGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
More details about Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Gateway Community and Technical College
Fort Wright
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Gateway Community and Technical College, Fort WrightGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Gateway Community and Technical College
More details about Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Gateway Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Gateway Community and Technical College
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Owensboro Community and Technical College, OwensboroWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Owensboro Community and Technical College
More details about Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Owensboro Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Owensboro Community and Technical College
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Southeast KY Community and Technical College
Harlan
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southeast KY Community and Technical College, HarlanWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
More details about Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
School website, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology/Welder
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Oneida
No diploma needed
Tennessee College of Applied Technology, OneidaGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology/Welder
Bluegrass Wdb
Lexington
No diploma needed
Bluegrass Wdb, LexingtonGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Bluegrass Wdb
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology/Welder
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Shawnee Community College, Ullin, ILGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Shawnee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology/Welder
Morehead State University
Morehead
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Morehead State University, MoreheadWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Welding Technology/Welder at Morehead State University
More details about Welding Technology/Welder at Morehead State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Welding Technology/Welder at Morehead State University

How to pay for welding classes in Kentucky

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Kentucky

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 Kentucky

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 5 of 13
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 17th of 46
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 1 of 31
welding programs here, against the typical state's 24: 33 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 Louisville, Cincinnati, Corbin and other Kentucky cities

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Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 10 more programs are in 8 other areas, 9 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Kentucky

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

Where the Kentucky welding program numbers come from

Which Kentucky welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Kentucky 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 Kentucky offers.

How the prices and results of Kentucky 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.

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Quick facts: Welding classes in Kentucky

Welding classes in Louisville, Cincinnati, Corbin and other Kentucky cities

Other training in Kentucky

Where the Kentucky welding program numbers come from

Which Kentucky welding programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of Kentucky welding programs are measured

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Kentucky