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Welding classes in St. Louis

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

11 schools offer these welding programs with classes in the St. Louis area, and every one is approved 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 St. Louis, 13 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 21 programs

All 82 welding programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much do welding classes cost in St. Louis?

$3,165 to $12,635

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 17 programs with a price: $799 to $18,400

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
15 to 64 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 St. Louis?

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

All 21 welding programs in St. Louis approved for funding

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21 programs

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Certificate Programs

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,200
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate Programs at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Welding Technology Certificate Programs at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,545
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    318
    a year, estimated
    $22,200
    price
    Not reported

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding, AAS

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,660
    Program website, Welding, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Welding, AAS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $8,928
    Students counted
    55
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,660

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,788
    Program website, Welding Technology at Jefferson College
    More details about Welding Technology at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,665
    Students counted
    115
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,788

  • Welding and fabricationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis · Welding and fabrication · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,680
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology at Ranken Technical College
    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
    $1,990
    Students counted
    33
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,680

  • Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct1)

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis · Welding and fabrication · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,635
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct1) at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct1) at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,790
    Students counted
    30
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,635

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Entry Level Welding, CA

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,330
    Program website, Entry Level Welding, CA at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Entry Level Welding, CA at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,174
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,330

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Welding, CS

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,165
    Program website, Basic Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Basic Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,640
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,165

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Arc Welding I

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$799
    Program website, Arc Welding I at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Arc Welding I at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $174
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $799

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Mig And Flux-Cored Welding

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$899
    Program website, Mig And Flux-Cored Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Mig And Flux-Cored Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $174
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $899

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Tig Welding

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$899
    Program website, Tig Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Tig Welding at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $174
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $899

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Welding Technician

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, Bridgeton

    No diploma needed

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, Bridgeton · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    Program website, Certified Welding Technician at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    More details about Certified Welding Technician at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,200

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Welding, CS

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,376
    Program website, Advanced Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Advanced Welding, CS at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,076
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,376

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center, Washington

    No diploma needed

    East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center, Washington · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,916
    Program website, Welding at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
    More details about Welding at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,653
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,916

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    East Central College, Bic, Union

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Bic, Union · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,916
    Program website, Welding at East Central College, Bic
    More details about Welding at East Central College, Bic
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,653
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,916

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    East Central College, Union

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Union · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,680
    Program website, Welding at East Central College
    More details about Welding at East Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,945
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,680

  • Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct2)

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis · Welding and fabrication · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,635
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct2) at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology-Evening (ct2) at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,790
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,635

  • Welding and fabricationHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fabrication And Welding Technology-PRY

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis · Welding and fabrication · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,200
    Program website, Fabrication And Welding Technology-PRY at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Fabrication And Welding Technology-PRY at Ranken Technical College
    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
    $1,935
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,200

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Pipe Welding And Fitting

    American Welding Academy, Union

    No diploma needed

    American Welding Academy, Union · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,400
    Program website, Professional Pipe Welding And Fitting at American Welding Academy
    More details about Professional Pipe Welding And Fitting at American Welding Academy
    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
    $5,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $18,400

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

    Welding Technology AAS

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Welding Technology AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Welding Technology AAS at Lewis and Clark Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Certificate of Proficeincy

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate of Proficeincy at Lewis and Clark Community College
    More details about Welding Technology Certificate of Proficeincy at Lewis and Clark Community College
    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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Welding (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Welding Technology Degree

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville · Welding (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Welding Technology Degree at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Welding Technology Degree at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for welding classes in St. Louis

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in St. Louis

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 St. Louis welding program numbers come from

Which St. Louis welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs with classes in the St. Louis area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Missouri page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How St. Louis welding program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some welding programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about welding classes in St. Louis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs