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Welding classes in Nevada

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

8 schools offer these welding programs, and Nevada 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 Nevada, 8 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 Nevada?

$2,418 to $7,036

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 15 programs with a price: $1,302 to $22,085

Finished the program
91%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
16 to 36 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 Nevada?

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

Welding classes in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and other Nevada cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 program is online.

All 15 welding programs in Nevada approved for funding

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15 programs

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding, Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

    Las Vegas Institute of Welding, Las Vegas

    No diploma needed

    Las Vegas Institute of Welding, Las Vegas · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,850
    School website, Welding, Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) at Las Vegas Institute of Welding
    More details about Welding, Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) at Las Vegas Institute of Welding
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,415
    Length
    4 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,584
    Students counted
    570
    a year, estimated
    $33,700
    price
    $5,850

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding 1 & 2 - Traditional and Accelerated Format

    Western Nevada College, Carson City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Nevada College, Carson City · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,427
    Program website, Welding 1 & 2 - Traditional and Accelerated Format at Western Nevada College
    More details about Welding 1 & 2 - Traditional and Accelerated Format at Western Nevada College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,107
    Students counted
    425
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,427

  • General weldingIn personEducation and courses

    Welding Certification Preparation

    Western Nevada College, Carson City

    Education and courses

    Western Nevada College, Carson City · General welding · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,917
    Program website, Welding Certification Preparation at Western Nevada College
    More details about Welding Certification Preparation at Western Nevada College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    129
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,917

  • Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding And Fabrication

    Career College of Northern Nevada, Sparks

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Career College of Northern Nevada, Sparks · Welding and fabrication · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,500
    Price if you pay yourself$22,085
    Program website, Welding And Fabrication at Career College of Northern Nevada
    More details about Welding And Fabrication at Career College of Northern Nevada
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,865
    Length
    48 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,296
    Students counted
    114
    a year, estimated
    $43,500
    price
    $22,085

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding, Introduction to SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

    Las Vegas Institute of Welding, Las Vegas

    No diploma needed

    Las Vegas Institute of Welding, Las Vegas · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,850
    School website, Welding, Introduction to SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) at Las Vegas Institute of Welding
    More details about Welding, Introduction to SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) at Las Vegas Institute of Welding
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,701
    Length
    4 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,584
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    $22,800
    price
    $5,850

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    American Welding Society SENSE Welding Course

    Welding School Of Nevada, Henderson

    No diploma needed

    Welding School Of Nevada, Henderson · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, American Welding Society SENSE Welding Course at Welding School Of Nevada
    More details about American Welding Society SENSE Welding Course at Welding School Of Nevada
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding: Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

    Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno

    No diploma needed

    Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,303
    Program website, Welding: Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Truckee Meadows Community College
    More details about Welding: Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Truckee Meadows Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $655
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,303

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology: Entry-Level Weld Manufacturing Skills Certificate

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,179
    Program website, Welding Technology: Entry-Level Weld Manufacturing Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    More details about Welding Technology: Entry-Level Weld Manufacturing Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,179

  • Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology: Entry-Level Structural Welding Skills Certificate

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas · Structural welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,379
    Program website, Welding Technology: Entry-Level Structural Welding Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    More details about Welding Technology: Entry-Level Structural Welding Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,379

  • Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Skills Certificate

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas · Single welding process · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,458
    Program website, Welding Technology: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    More details about Welding Technology: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,458

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welder Technician

    Vegas PBS/CCSD, Online, based in Las Vegas, NV

    No diploma needed

    Vegas PBS/CCSD, Online, based in Las Vegas, NV · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Welder Technician at Vegas PBS/CCSD
    More details about Welder Technician at Vegas PBS/CCSD
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,695

  • Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology: Entry-Level Pipe Welding Skills Certificate

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas · Pipe welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,704
    Program website, Welding Technology: Entry-Level Pipe Welding Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    More details about Welding Technology: Entry-Level Pipe Welding Skills Certificate at College of Southern Nevada
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,704

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology - CT

    Great Basin College, Elko

    No diploma needed

    Great Basin College, Elko · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,073
    Program website, Welding Technology - CT at Great Basin College
    More details about Welding Technology - CT at Great Basin College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,815
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,073

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding - Associate of Applied Science

    Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno

    No diploma needed

    Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,715
    Program website, Welding - Associate of Applied Science at Truckee Meadows Community College
    More details about Welding - Associate of Applied Science at Truckee Meadows Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,365
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,715

  • Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology - AAS

    Great Basin College, Elko

    No diploma needed

    Great Basin College, Elko · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,549
    Program website, Welding Technology - AAS at Great Basin College
    More details about Welding Technology - AAS at Great Basin College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,815
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,549

How to pay for welding classes in Nevada

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Nevada

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 Nevada welding program numbers come from

Which Nevada welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Nevada 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 Nevada offers.

How Nevada 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 Nevada

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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