Welding classes in Louisiana

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

19 schools offer these welding programs, and Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 38 of the 52 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 4 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 52 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Louisiana?

$2,784 to $9,287

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 52 programs with a price: $500 to $37,750

Finished the program: Not reported
Working 6 months later: Not reported
Earned a year, estimated: about $35,700
Length: 8 to 32 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Louisiana may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Louisiana?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most welding programs in Louisiana cost $2,784 to $9,287.

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

Welding classes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and other Louisiana cities

Baton Rouge area20

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 8 more programs are in 6 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

All 52 welding programs in Louisiana approved for funding

52 programs

General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
AWS Welding
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge
No diploma needed
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$66,700
Price if you pay yourself$550
School website, AWS Welding at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
More details about AWS Welding at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$16,668
Length
20 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
837
a year, estimated
$66,700
price
$550
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technical Diploma
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge
No diploma needed
Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$66,700
Price if you pay yourself$12,666
Program website, Welding Technical Diploma at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
More details about Welding Technical Diploma at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$16,668
Length
40 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,650
Students counted
837
a year, estimated
$66,700
price
$12,666
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Northshore Technical Community College, Lacombe
No diploma needed
Northshore Technical Community College, Lacombe · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,400
Price if you pay yourself$8,206
Program website, Welding at Northshore Technical Community College
More details about Welding at Northshore Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$4,844
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,575
Students counted
610
a year, estimated
$19,400
price
$8,206
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe
No diploma needed
Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,400
Price if you pay yourself$11,116
Program website, Welding at Louisiana Delta Community College
More details about Welding at Louisiana Delta Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$9,360
Length
60 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$950
Students counted
589
a year, estimated
$37,400
price
$11,116
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Welding Advanced I
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette
Education and courses
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Welding Advanced I at South Louisiana Community College
More details about Welding Advanced I at South Louisiana Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,922
Length
12 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
459
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
$2,500
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Welding Advanced II
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette
Education and courses
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Welding Advanced II at South Louisiana Community College
More details about Welding Advanced II at South Louisiana Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,922
Length
12 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
459
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
$2,500
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Welding Intermediate
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette
Education and courses
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Welding Intermediate at South Louisiana Community College
More details about Welding Intermediate at South Louisiana Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,922
Length
10 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
459
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
$2,500
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Welding Basic Level I
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette
Education and courses
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,850
Program website, Welding Basic Level I at South Louisiana Community College
More details about Welding Basic Level I at South Louisiana Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,922
Length
13 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
459
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
$2,850
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding COMBINED
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette
No diploma needed
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
School website, Welding COMBINED at South Louisiana Community College
More details about Welding COMBINED at South Louisiana Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,922
Length
24 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
459
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
$6,000
Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding-Degree program
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette
High school diploma or equivalent
South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourself$6,257
Program website, Welding-Degree program at South Louisiana Community College
More details about Welding-Degree program at South Louisiana Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,922
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,670
Students counted
459
a year, estimated
$35,700
price
$6,257
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Boot Camp
Delgado Community College, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Delgado Community College, New Orleans · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,000
Price if you pay yourself$3,215
Program website, Welding Boot Camp at Delgado Community College
More details about Welding Boot Camp at Delgado Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$7,004
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$415
Students counted
232
a year, estimated
$28,000
price
$3,215
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Skilled Crafts Training- Welding
Delgado Community College, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Delgado Community College, New Orleans · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,000
Price if you pay yourself$3,750
Program website, Skilled Crafts Training- Welding at Delgado Community College
More details about Skilled Crafts Training- Welding at Delgado Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$7,004
Length
12 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
232
a year, estimated
$28,000
price
$3,750
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Smaw Structural Welder I
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,600
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
More details about Smaw Structural Welder I at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$11,642
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
229
a year, estimated
$46,600
price
$8,000
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
NCCER Pipefitting Level 2
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales
No diploma needed
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,150
Program website, NCCER Pipefitting Level 2 at River Parishes Community College
More details about NCCER Pipefitting Level 2 at River Parishes Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$12,135
Length
14 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$325
Students counted
119
a year, estimated
$48,500
price
$1,150
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales
No diploma needed
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,500
Price if you pay yourself$8,081
Program website, Welding Technology at River Parishes Community College
More details about Welding Technology at River Parishes Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$12,135
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,725
Students counted
119
a year, estimated
$48,500
price
$8,081
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
Compass Career College, Hammond
High school diploma or equivalent
Compass Career College, Hammond · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,100
Price if you pay yourself$7,600
Program website, Welding at Compass Career College
More details about Welding at Compass Career College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$6,028
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$5,200
Students counted
106
a year, estimated
$24,100
price
$7,600
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,600
Price if you pay yourself$9,896
Program website, Welding at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
More details about Welding at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
$8,147
Length
64 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$612
Students counted
51
a year, estimated
$32,600
price
$9,896
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Advanced Welding Technology - Certificate of Technical Studies
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City
No diploma needed
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,116
Program website, Advanced Welding Technology - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
More details about Advanced Welding Technology - Certificate of Technical Studies at Bossier Parish Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
23
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,116
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
AWS Welding
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever
No diploma needed
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$500
Program website, AWS Welding at Fletcher Technical Community College
More details about AWS Welding at Fletcher Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$507
Students counted
16
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$500
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Short-Term Welding Training
Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$575
Program website, Short-Term Welding Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
More details about Short-Term Welding Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
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
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$575
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
NCCER Welding Level 1
Northwest Louisiana Technical College, Minden
No diploma needed
Northwest Louisiana Technical College, Minden · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$585
School website, NCCER Welding Level 1 at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
More details about NCCER Welding Level 1 at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
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
$400
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$585
Pipe weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Welding FCAW Pipe Welder Technical Competency Area (TCA)
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever
No diploma needed
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever · Pipe welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,040
Program website, Welding FCAW Pipe Welder Technical Competency Area (TCA) at Fletcher Technical Community College
More details about Welding FCAW Pipe Welder Technical Competency Area (TCA) at Fletcher Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$425
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,040
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
AWS Welding
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales
No diploma needed
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,100
School website, AWS Welding at River Parishes Community College
More details about AWS Welding at River Parishes Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$375
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,100
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding-Career & Technical Studies (CTC)Program I
Nunez Community College, Chalmette
No diploma needed
Nunez Community College, Chalmette · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,653
School website, Welding-Career & Technical Studies (CTC)Program I at Nunez Community College
More details about Welding-Career & Technical Studies (CTC)Program I at Nunez Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$675
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,653
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Introduction to Welding - WF
Northshore Technical Community College, Lacombe
No diploma needed
Northshore Technical Community College, Lacombe · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
School website, Introduction to Welding - WF at Northshore Technical Community College
More details about Introduction to Welding - WF at Northshore Technical 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
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,500
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Short Term Welding
Delgado Community College, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Delgado Community College, New Orleans · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,585
School website, Short Term Welding at Delgado Community College
More details about Short Term Welding at Delgado Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$415
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,585
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding-Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) Program II
Nunez Community College, Chalmette
No diploma needed
Nunez Community College, Chalmette · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,862
School website, Welding-Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) Program II at Nunez Community College
More details about Welding-Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) Program II at Nunez Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$750
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,862
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Structural Welding
Southern University at Shreveport, Shreveport
No diploma needed
Southern University at Shreveport, Shreveport · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
Program website, Structural Welding at Southern University at Shreveport
More details about Structural Welding at Southern University at Shreveport
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
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,000
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
New Orleans/Bayou Chapter Associated Builders & Contractors, St. Rose
No diploma needed
New Orleans/Bayou Chapter Associated Builders & Contractors, St. Rose · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,400
Program website, Welding at New Orleans/Bayou Chapter Associated Builders & Contractors
More details about Welding at New Orleans/Bayou Chapter Associated Builders & Contractors
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,300
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,400
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Welding Intermediate Welder Certificate
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever
No diploma needed
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,709
Program website, Welding Intermediate Welder Certificate at Fletcher Technical Community College
More details about Welding Intermediate Welder Certificate at Fletcher Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$862
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,709
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Plus
Delgado Community College, New Orleans
No diploma needed
Delgado Community College, New Orleans · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,092
School website, Welding Plus at Delgado Community College
More details about Welding Plus at Delgado Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$415
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,092
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology
University of Arkansas at Monticello, COT- Crossett, Crossett, AR
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Arkansas at Monticello, COT- Crossett, Crossett, AR · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Louisiana; Louisiana approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,223
School website, Welding Technology at University of Arkansas at Monticello, COT- Crossett
More details about Welding Technology at University of Arkansas at Monticello, COT- Crossett
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
37 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,653
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,223
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Welding Diploma
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever
No diploma needed
Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,480
Program website, Welding Diploma at Fletcher Technical Community College
More details about Welding Diploma at Fletcher Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,448
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,480
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding - Technical Diploma
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City
No diploma needed
Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,783
Program website, Welding - Technical Diploma at Bossier Parish Community College
More details about Welding - Technical Diploma at Bossier Parish Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,700
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,783
Pipe weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Gmaw/Fcaw Pipe Welder
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
Prerequisite courses
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Pipe welding · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
More details about Gmaw/Fcaw Pipe Welder at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,000
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Gmaw/Fcaw Shop Welder I
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
More details about Gmaw/Fcaw Shop Welder I at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,000
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
SMAW Pipe Welder
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
More details about SMAW Pipe Welder at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,000
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Smaw Structural Welder II
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
More details about Smaw Structural Welder II at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,000
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Welding
Iweld Institute, LLC, Houma
No diploma needed
Iweld Institute, LLC, Houma · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,300
More details about Basic Welding at Iweld Institute, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
7 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$800
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,300
Pipe weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Gtaw Pipe Welder II
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
Prerequisite courses
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Pipe welding · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,000
More details about Gtaw Pipe Welder II at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$9,000
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Gtaw Structural Welder
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,000
More details about Gtaw Structural Welder at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$9,000
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Northwest Louisiana Technical College, Minden
No diploma needed
Northwest Louisiana Technical College, Minden · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,084
Program website, Welding at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
More details about Welding at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,640
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$9,084
Pipe weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Gtaw Pipe Exotic Welder
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
Prerequisite courses
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Pipe welding · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,000
More details about Gtaw Pipe Exotic Welder at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$12,000
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Gmaw/Fcaw Shop Welder II
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,600
More details about Gmaw/Fcaw Shop Welder II at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$15,600
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
SMAW Welder
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,600
More details about SMAW Welder at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$15,600
General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Tacker
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
Prerequisite courses
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · General welding · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,600
More details about Tacker at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$15,600
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
SOWELA Technical Community College, Lake Charles
No diploma needed
SOWELA Technical Community College, Lake Charles · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,934
Program website, Welding at SOWELA Technical Community College
More details about Welding at SOWELA Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$17,934
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute Houston, Houston, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
Universal Technical Institute Houston, Houston, TX · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Louisiana; Louisiana approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,900
More details about Welding Technology at Universal Technical Institute Houston
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$620
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$22,900
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combo Welder I
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$23,700
More details about Combo Welder I at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$23,700
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combo Welder II
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$31,350
More details about Combo Welder II at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$31,350
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combo Welder III
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$31,350
More details about Combo Welder III at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$31,350
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combo Welder III With Alloy
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker
No diploma needed
Advanced Welding School, LLC, Walker · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$37,750
More details about Combo Welder III With Alloy at Advanced Welding School, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,205
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$37,750

How to pay for welding classes in Louisiana

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Louisiana

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 Louisiana welding program numbers come from

Which Louisiana welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Louisiana 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 Louisiana offers.

How Louisiana 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.

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".⁸ We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

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Welding classes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and other Louisiana cities

All 52 welding programs in Louisiana approved for funding

AWS Welding

Welding Technical Diploma

Welding

Welding

Welding Advanced I

Welding Advanced II

Welding Intermediate

Welding Basic Level I

Welding COMBINED

Welding-Degree program

Welding Boot Camp

Skilled Crafts Training- Welding

Smaw Structural Welder I

NCCER Pipefitting Level 2

Welding Technology

Welding

Welding

Advanced Welding Technology - Certificate of Technical Studies

AWS Welding

Short-Term Welding Training

NCCER Welding Level 1

Welding FCAW Pipe Welder Technical Competency Area (TCA)

AWS Welding

Welding-Career & Technical Studies (CTC)Program I

Introduction to Welding - WF

Short Term Welding

Welding-Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) Program II

Structural Welding

Welding

Welding Intermediate Welder Certificate

Welding Plus

Welding Technology

Welding Diploma

Welding - Technical Diploma

Gmaw/Fcaw Pipe Welder

Gmaw/Fcaw Shop Welder I

SMAW Pipe Welder

Smaw Structural Welder II

Basic Welding

Gtaw Pipe Welder II

Gtaw Structural Welder

Welding

Gtaw Pipe Exotic Welder

Gmaw/Fcaw Shop Welder II

SMAW Welder

Tacker

Welding

Welding Technology

Combo Welder I

Combo Welder II

Combo Welder III

Combo Welder III With Alloy

How to pay for welding classes in Louisiana

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Louisiana

Ask at an American Job Center

Financial aid and grants for welding classes

GI Bill for welding classes

Where the Louisiana welding program numbers come from

Which Louisiana welding programs are on this list?

How Louisiana welding program prices are reported

What the graduate results of these programs measure

Why do some welding programs say "Not reported"?

Why the kind of school is left off each program

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Louisiana