Welding classes in Maryland

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

9 schools offer these welding programs, and Maryland 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 Maryland, 9 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 15 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Maryland?

$3,362 to $5,520

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 15 programs with a price: $1,000 to $14,575

Finished the program: 86%
Working 6 months later: 63%
Earned a year, estimated: about $40,800
Length: 13 to 44 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 Maryland?

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 Maryland cost $3,362 to $5,520.

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

Welding classes in Easton, Baltimore, Cumberland and other Maryland cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 in smaller cities and towns.

All 15 welding programs in Maryland approved for funding

15 programs

General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Combination Welding Technology (864 Clock Hours)
North American Trade School, Baltimore
High school diploma or equivalent
North American Trade School, Baltimore · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000
Price if you pay yourself$14,575
Program website, Combination Welding Technology (864 Clock Hours) at North American Trade School
More details about Combination Welding Technology (864 Clock Hours) at North American Trade School
Finished
68%
Working at 6 months
64%
Earned in a quarter
$8,008
Length
36 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
233
a year, estimated
$32,000
price
$14,575
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Fast Track (350 Clock Hours)
Jane Addams Resource Corporation, Baltimore
No diploma needed
Jane Addams Resource Corporation, Baltimore · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,700
Price if you pay yourself$9,334
Program website, Welding Fast Track (350 Clock Hours) at Jane Addams Resource Corporation
More details about Welding Fast Track (350 Clock Hours) at Jane Addams Resource Corporation
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$7,178
Length
14 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
75
a year, estimated
$28,700
price
$9,334
Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW (350 Clock Hours)
Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury
High school diploma or equivalent
Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury · Single welding process · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,300
Price if you pay yourself$5,200
Program website, Welding: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW (350 Clock Hours) at Wor-Wic Community College
More details about Welding: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW (350 Clock Hours) at Wor-Wic Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
52%
Earned in a quarter
$10,331
Length
18 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
65
a year, estimated
$41,300
price
$5,200
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welder/Advanced Welding (120 clock hours)
Carroll Community College, Westminster
No diploma needed
Carroll Community College, Westminster · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,400
Price if you pay yourself$1,968
Program website, Welder/Advanced Welding (120 clock hours) at Carroll Community College
More details about Welder/Advanced Welding (120 clock hours) at Carroll Community College
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$11,109
Length
20 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,075
Students counted
62
a year, estimated
$44,400
price
$1,968
Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
MIG/TIG Welding Certification (80 clock hours)
Allegany College Of Maryland, Cumberland
High school diploma or equivalent
Allegany College Of Maryland, Cumberland · Single welding process · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100
Price if you pay yourself$3,196
Program website, MIG/TIG Welding Certification (80 clock hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
More details about MIG/TIG Welding Certification (80 clock hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
24%
Earned in a quarter
$9,266
Length
10 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
59
a year, estimated
$37,100
price
$3,196
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
NCCER Welding (200 Clock Hours)
Cecil College, North East
Education and courses
Cecil College, North East · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$50,000
Price if you pay yourself$5,345
Program website, NCCER Welding (200 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
More details about NCCER Welding (200 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$12,496
Length
25 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
51
a year, estimated
$50,000
price
$5,345
Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification (120 Clock Hours)
Allegany College Of Maryland, Cumberland
High school diploma or equivalent
Allegany College Of Maryland, Cumberland · Single welding process · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,698
Program website, Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification (120 Clock Hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
More details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification (120 Clock Hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
38%
Earned in a quarter
$7,656
Length
15 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$450
Students counted
42
a year, estimated
$30,600
price
$1,698
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Arc Welding (80 clock hours)
Prince George's Community College, Largo
No diploma needed
Prince George's Community College, Largo · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,760
Program website, Arc Welding (80 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
More details about Arc Welding (80 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
Finished
40%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$650
Students counted
39
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,760
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (22 credit hours)
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
No diploma needed
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,694
Program website, Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (22 credit hours) at Chesapeake College
More details about Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (22 credit hours) at Chesapeake College
Finished
9%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$11,286
Length
52 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$320
Students counted
39
a year, estimated
$45,100
price
$5,694
General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Maintenance Welding-NIMS (120 clock hours)
Allegany College Of Maryland, Cumberland
High school diploma or equivalent
Allegany College Of Maryland, Cumberland · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,400
Price if you pay yourself$1,000
Program website, Maintenance Welding-NIMS (120 clock hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
More details about Maintenance Welding-NIMS (120 clock hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$10,088
Length
10 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$532
Students counted
37
a year, estimated
$40,400
price
$1,000
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding (188 Clock Hours)
Garrett College, McHenry
No diploma needed
Garrett College, McHenry · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,500
Price if you pay yourself$4,510
Program website, Welding (188 Clock Hours) at Garrett College
More details about Welding (188 Clock Hours) at Garrett College
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
53%
Earned in a quarter
$9,128
Length
30 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
33
a year, estimated
$36,500
price
$4,510
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (22 credit hours)
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
No diploma needed
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,694
Program website, Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (22 credit hours) at Chesapeake College
More details about Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (22 credit hours) at Chesapeake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$12,124
Length
52 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$320
Students counted
18
a year, estimated
$48,500
price
$5,694
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Program-Work Ready (190 Clock Hours)
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
No diploma needed
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,527
Program website, Welding Program-Work Ready (190 Clock Hours) at Chesapeake College
More details about Welding Program-Work Ready (190 Clock Hours) at Chesapeake College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
92%
Earned in a quarter
$11,332
Length
12 weeks, 31 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$325
Students counted
14
a year, estimated
$45,300
price
$3,527
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (90 clock hours)
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
No diploma needed
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,527
Program website, Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (90 clock hours) at Chesapeake College
More details about Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (90 clock hours) at Chesapeake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$321
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,527
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (90 clock hours)
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
No diploma needed
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,527
Program website, Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (90 clock hours) at Chesapeake College
More details about Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (90 clock hours) at Chesapeake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$321
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,527

How to pay for welding classes in Maryland

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Maryland

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 Maryland welding program numbers come from

Which Maryland welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Maryland 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 Maryland offers.

How Maryland 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.

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Welding classes in Maryland

How much do welding classes cost in Maryland?

Are there free welding classes in Maryland?

Welding classes in Easton, Baltimore, Cumberland and other Maryland cities

All 15 welding programs in Maryland approved for funding

Combination Welding Technology (864 Clock Hours)

Welding Fast Track (350 Clock Hours)

Welding: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW (350 Clock Hours)

Welder/Advanced Welding (120 clock hours)

MIG/TIG Welding Certification (80 clock hours)

NCCER Welding (200 Clock Hours)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification (120 Clock Hours)

Arc Welding (80 clock hours)

Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (22 credit hours)

Maintenance Welding-NIMS (120 clock hours)

Welding (188 Clock Hours)

Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (22 credit hours)

Welding Program-Work Ready (190 Clock Hours)

Welding/Fabrication MIG & TIG (90 clock hours)

Welding/Fabrication-Stick & Flux-cored (90 clock hours)