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Welding classes in North Dakota

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

8 schools offer these welding programs, and North Dakota 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 North Dakota, every program asks for a diploma or other schooling first, and 21 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 21 programs

How much do welding classes cost in North Dakota?

$4,300 to $13,000

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 21 programs with a price: $1,507 to $17,900

Finished the program
78%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $40,100
Length
3 to 32 weeks

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

Are there free welding classes in North Dakota?

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

Welding classes in Fargo, Bismarck, Wahpeton and other North Dakota cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 in smaller cities and towns.

All 21 welding programs in North Dakota approved for funding

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21 programs

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    480 Hour COM1 Combination Welder 1

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,800
    Price if you pay yourself$15,100
    More details about 480 Hour COM1 Combination Welder 1 at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,691
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    196
    a year, estimated
    $50,800
    price
    $15,100

  • Welding (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology - Associate Degree

    ND State College of Science, Wahpeton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ND State College of Science, Wahpeton · Welding (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,900
    Price if you pay yourself$13,640
    More details about Welding Technology - Associate Degree at ND State College of Science
    Finished
    13%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,479
    Length
    80 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    133
    a year, estimated
    $53,900
    price
    $13,640

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    640 Hour Combination Welder II

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,700
    Price if you pay yourself$17,900
    More details about 640 Hour Combination Welder II at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,173
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    130
    a year, estimated
    $48,700
    price
    $17,900

  • Welding (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding - AAS

    Bismarck State College, Bismarck

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bismarck State College, Bismarck · Welding (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$15,307
    More details about Welding - AAS at Bismarck State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,214
    Length
    3 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    $44,900
    price
    $15,307

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Certificate

    United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck

    High school diploma or equivalent

    United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,497
    More details about Welding Technology Certificate at United Tribes Technical College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,871
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $27,500
    price
    $9,497

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Williston State College, Williston

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Williston State College, Williston · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,632
    More details about Welding Technology at Williston State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,354
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $29,400
    price
    $5,632

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Diploma Program

    Bismarck State College, Bismarck

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bismarck State College, Bismarck · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$8,850
    More details about Welding Diploma Program at Bismarck State College
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,862
    Length
    3 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    $8,850

  • Single welding processHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    200 Hour Gas Metal Arc Welding Skills

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · Single welding process · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    More details about 200 Hour Gas Metal Arc Welding Skills at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,192
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $40,800
    price
    $9,000

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Sitting Bull College, Fort Yates

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sitting Bull College, Fort Yates · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$12,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,055
    More details about Welding at Sitting Bull College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,080
    Length
    18 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $12,300
    price
    $3,055

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,600
    More details about Welding Technology at Turtle Mountain Community College
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    47%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,418
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    30
    a year, estimated
    $37,700
    price
    $2,600

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Fast Track Program

    Bismarck State College, Bismarck

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bismarck State College, Bismarck · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500
    More details about Welding Fast Track Program at Bismarck State College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,027
    Length
    8 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $375
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $32,100
    price
    $7,500

  • Single welding processHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    120STK1 SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · Single welding process · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$61,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,500
    More details about 120STK1 SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) Program at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,278
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $61,100
    price
    $9,500

  • Pipe weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pipe Welding

    Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Turtle Mountain Community College, Belcourt · Pipe welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,507
    More details about Pipe Welding at Turtle Mountain Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,507

  • Single welding processHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    80MIG1 GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Skills

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · Single welding process · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    More details about 80MIG1 GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Skills at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Intro to Industry Welding

    North Valley Career & Technology Center, Grafton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Valley Career & Technology Center, Grafton · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,600
    More details about Intro to Industry Welding at North Valley Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,600

  • Single welding processHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    120MIG1 GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · Single welding process · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,300
    More details about 120MIG1 GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Program at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,300

  • Single welding processHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    120TIG1 GTAW - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · Single welding process · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,300
    More details about 120TIG1 GTAW - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Program at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,300

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology - Certificate

    ND State College of Science, Wahpeton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ND State College of Science, Wahpeton · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,429
    More details about Welding Technology - Certificate at ND State College of Science
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,429

  • Pipe weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    200 hr PIPSTK1 Uphill SMAW Pipe Welding (Stick) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · Pipe welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,800
    More details about 200 hr PIPSTK1 Uphill SMAW Pipe Welding (Stick) Program at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,800

  • Pipe weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    200 hr PIPTIG1 GTAW Pipe Welding (TIG) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, Fargo · Pipe welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,000
    More details about 200 hr PIPTIG1 GTAW Pipe Welding (TIG) Program at Lynnes Welding Training Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,000

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology - Certification

    ND State College of Science, Wahpeton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ND State College of Science, Wahpeton · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,640
    More details about Welding Technology - Certification at ND State College of Science
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,640

How to pay for welding classes in North Dakota

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in North Dakota

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 North Dakota welding program numbers come from

Which North Dakota welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs North Dakota 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 North Dakota offers.

How North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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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