Welding classes in Minnesota
69 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
21 schools offer these welding programs, and Minnesota 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 Minnesota, all 69 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 69 programs here are general welding (51 programs), single welding process (7 programs), welding (associate degree, 5 programs), welding and fabrication (4 programs), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.
See the 69 programsHow much do welding classes cost in Minnesota?
- Certificates and short courses (64 programs)
- $2,827 to $5,479most of them, usually 30 to 60 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (5 programs)
- $9,594 to $11,522most of them, usually 120 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 73%
- Working 6 months later
- 77%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $33,600
- Length
- 30 to 60 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 Minnesota may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made
All 69 welding programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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69 programs
Basic Welding
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$2,923Program website, Basic Welding at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Basic Welding at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,133
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 447
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,923
Pipe Welder
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$2,923Program website, Pipe Welder at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Pipe Welder at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,133
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 447
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,923
Welding Fabricator
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$2,923Program website, Welding Fabricator at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Fabricator at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,133
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 447
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,923
Welding Technology
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$5,847Program website, Welding Technology at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,133
- Length
- 60 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 447
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,847
Welding Technology
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,100Price if you pay yourself$6,264Program website, Welding Technology at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,776
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 390
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,264
GMAW Production Welder (MIG)
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, GMAW Production Welder (MIG) at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about GMAW Production Welder (MIG) at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,279
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 369
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
GTAW Production Welder (TIG)
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$2,582Program website, GTAW Production Welder (TIG) at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about GTAW Production Welder (TIG) at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,279
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 369
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,582
Robotic Arc Welding
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$3,066Program website, Robotic Arc Welding at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Robotic Arc Welding at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,279
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 369
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,066
Structural Iron Fabrication and Repair
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$3,550Program website, Structural Iron Fabrication and Repair at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Structural Iron Fabrication and Repair at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,279
- Length
- 30 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 369
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,550
Welding
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$8,876Program website, Welding at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,279
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 369
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,876
Robotic Welding
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,300Price if you pay yourself$2,831Program website, Robotic Welding at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Robotic Welding at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,316
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 248
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,831
Welding Technology
Saint Paul College
Based in St. Paul, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,300Price if you pay yourself$4,996Program website, Welding Technology at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,316
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 248
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,996
Welding Technology
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,300Price if you pay yourself$7,994Program website, Welding Technology at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,316
- Length
- 60 weeks, 48 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 248
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,994
Welding
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$2,656Program website, Welding at South Central CollegeMore details about Welding at South Central College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,667
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,656
Welding
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$2,656Program website, Welding at South Central CollegeMore details about Welding at South Central College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,667
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,656
Welding Fabrication
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$2,656Program website, Welding Fabrication at South Central CollegeMore details about Welding Fabrication at South Central College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,667
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,656
Advanced Welding
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$2,832Program website, Advanced Welding at South Central CollegeMore details about Advanced Welding at South Central College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,667
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,832
Advanced Welding
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$2,832Program website, Advanced Welding at South Central CollegeMore details about Advanced Welding at South Central College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,667
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,832
Welding and Machining Technology
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$5,479Program website, Welding and Machining Technology at South Central CollegeMore details about Welding and Machining Technology at South Central College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,667
- Length
- 60 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,479
Welding and Machining Technology
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$5,479Program website, Welding and Machining Technology at South Central CollegeMore details about Welding and Machining Technology at South Central College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,667
- Length
- 60 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 243
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,479
Welding Technology
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,400Price if you pay yourself$7,278Program website, Welding Technology at Alexandria Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,603
- Length
- 60 weeks, 44 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 235
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,278
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Production Welder
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,600Price if you pay yourself$2,730Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Production Welder at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Production Welder at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,407
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 233
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,730
Welding Technology
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,600Price if you pay yourself$4,550Program website, Welding Technology at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,407
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 233
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,550
Welding Technologist
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,600Price if you pay yourself$4,853Program website, Welding Technologist at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Welding Technologist at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,407
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 233
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,853
Integrated Manufacturing Technology - Welding
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,600Price if you pay yourself$9,857Program website, Integrated Manufacturing Technology - Welding at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Integrated Manufacturing Technology - Welding at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,407
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 233
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,857
Robotic Welding
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600Price if you pay yourself$2,622Program website, Robotic Welding at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Robotic Welding at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,909
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 230
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,622
Robotic Welding
Central Lakes College
Staples
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600Price if you pay yourself$2,622Program website, Robotic Welding at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Robotic Welding at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,909
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 230
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,622
Welding Technology
Central Lakes College
Based in Brainerd, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600Price if you pay yourself$4,916Program website, Welding Technology at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,909
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 230
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,916
Welding and Fabrication
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600Price if you pay yourself$7,3736 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding and Fabrication at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Welding and Fabrication at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,909
- Length
- 60 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 230
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,373
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Welding Technology
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Based in St. Cloud, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,300Price if you pay yourself$4,910Program website, Welding Technology at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,318
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 222
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,910
Welding/Fabrication
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,300Price if you pay yourself$6,055Program website, Welding/Fabrication at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Welding/Fabrication at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,318
- Length
- 60 weeks, 37 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 222
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,055
Welding and Metal Fabrication
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$9,594Program website, Welding and Metal Fabrication at Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding and Metal Fabrication at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,719
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 198
Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,594
Welding
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Worthington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,400Price if you pay yourself$2,827Program website, Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,097
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 197
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,827
Welding
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,400Price if you pay yourself$2,827Program website, Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,097
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 197
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,827
Welding
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Pipestone
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,400Price if you pay yourself$2,827Program website, Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,097
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 197
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,827
Welding
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,400Price if you pay yourself$2,827Program website, Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,097
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 197
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,827
Welding
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,400Price if you pay yourself$5,654Program website, Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,097
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 197
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,654
Entry Level Welder
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$2,658Program website, Entry Level Welder at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Entry Level Welder at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,888
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 185
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,658
Entry Level Welder
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$2,658Program website, Entry Level Welder at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Entry Level Welder at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,888
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 185
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,658
Welding
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$5,316Program website, Welding at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Welding at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,888
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 185
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,316
Welding
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$5,316Program website, Welding at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Welding at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,888
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 185
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,316
Industrial Welding
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$10,632Program website, Industrial Welding at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Industrial Welding at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,888
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 185
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,632
Industrial Welding
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$10,632Program website, Industrial Welding at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Industrial Welding at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,888
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 185
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,632
Welding
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500Price if you pay yourself$11,350Program website, Welding at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,371
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 175
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,350
Robotic and Laser Welding
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500Price if you pay yourself$11,522Program website, Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,371
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 175
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,522
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,600Price if you pay yourself$54,395Program website, Welding & Metal Fabrication at Dunwoody College of TechnologyMore details about Welding & Metal Fabrication at Dunwoody College of Technology
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,396
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,383
- Students counted
- 175
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $54,395
Welding Technology
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,500Price if you pay yourself$2,873Program website, Welding Technology at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,134
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 170
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,873
Basic Welding
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$2,646Program website, Basic Welding at Century CollegeMore details about Basic Welding at Century College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,935
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 160
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,646
Welding Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600Price if you pay yourself$25,298Program website, Welding Technology at Dunwoody College of TechnologyMore details about Welding Technology at Dunwoody College of Technology
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,650
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $270
- Students counted
- 145
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $25,298
Welding Technology
Pine Technical and Community College
Based in Pine City, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,800Price if you pay yourself$4,732Program website, Welding Technology at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,962
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 120
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,732
Welding Technology
Pine Technical and Community College
Pine City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,800Price if you pay yourself$5,205Program website, Welding Technology at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,962
- Length
- 60 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 120
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,205
Welding Process Technology GTAW
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$1,530Program website, Welding Process Technology GTAW at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Process Technology GTAW at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,530
Welding Process Technology GMAW
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$1,700Program website, Welding Process Technology GMAW at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Process Technology GMAW at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 30 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,700
Welding Process Technology SMAW
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$2,039Program website, Welding Process Technology SMAW at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Process Technology SMAW at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 30 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,039
Welding Technology
Northland Community and Technical College
Based in East Grand Forks, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$5,099Program website, Welding Technology at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,099
Welding Manufacturing Technology
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$5,268Program website, Welding Manufacturing Technology at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Manufacturing Technology at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,268
Welding Process Technology
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$5,778Program website, Welding Process Technology at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Process Technology at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 60 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,778
Welding Technology
Northland Community and Technical College
East Grand Forks
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$6,118Program website, Welding Technology at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,118
Industrial Technology Welding Specialist
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$2,757Program website, Industrial Technology Welding Specialist at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Industrial Technology Welding Specialist at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,880
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,757
Welding Technology
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$3,274Program website, Welding Technology at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Welding Technology at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,880
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,274
Welding Technology
Minnesota State College Southeast
Red Wing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$3,274Program website, Welding Technology at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Welding Technology at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,880
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,274
Welding
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,400Price if you pay yourself$2,878Program website, Welding at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Welding at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,097
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,878
Welding Technology
Riverland Community College
Based in Austin, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,400Price if you pay yourself$5,086Program website, Welding Technology at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,097
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,600
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,086
Welding
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,000Price if you pay yourself$9,099Program website, Welding at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Welding at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,007
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 97
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,099
Robotic and Laser Welding
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,600Price if you pay yourself$3,095Program website, Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Robotic and Laser Welding at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,139
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,095
Welding Technology
Northwest Technical College
Based in Bemidji, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,100Price if you pay yourself$5,345Program website, Welding Technology at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- 42%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,770
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,600
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,345
Advanced Welding
Minnesota North College
Eveleth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Advanced Welding at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Advanced Welding at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Entry Level Welding
Minnesota North College
Eveleth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Entry Level Welding at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Entry Level Welding at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Welding
Minnesota North College
Eveleth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Welding at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Welding at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for welding classes in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 27 of 66
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 25th of 46
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 12 of 31
- welding programs here, against the typical state's 24
- 69 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 Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato and other Minnesota cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 11 more programs are in 9 other areas, 11 in smaller cities and towns and 7 online.
Other training in Minnesota
How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota welding program numbers come from
Which Minnesota welding programs are on this list?
These are the welding programs Minnesota 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 Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota 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.
Sources for the facts about welding classes in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List