Welding classes in Oklahoma

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

31 schools offer these welding programs, and Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, 43 of the 56 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 6 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 56 programs here are general welding (36 programs), pipe welding (7 programs), structural welding (5 programs), single welding process (5 programs), and 3 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 56 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Oklahoma?

$908 to $6,092 is what most welding programs in Oklahoma cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 56 programs with a price. All of them: $350 to $20,413

In the typical program

Finished the program: 92%
Working 6 months later: Left out; Far more of Oklahoma's programs report exactly 100% than in other states
Earned a year, estimated: about $37,000
Length: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

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

The year of these Oklahoma figures is uncertain. Oklahoma has not sent its program year 2024 data to the federal site, so check with the school and an American Job Center that the program is still approved and the funding terms still apply. We will update this page when that data is out. More on this

Are there free welding classes in Oklahoma?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 130 people at 7 of the 56 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most welding programs in Oklahoma cost $908 to $6,092. Prices on this page run from $350 to $20,413.

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

All 56 welding programs in Oklahoma approved for WIOA funding

56 programs

General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combination Welding Certificate
Grayson College
Denison, TX
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Grayson College, Denison, TXGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Oklahoma; Oklahoma approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$66,600
Price if you pay yourself$6,368
Program website, Combination Welding Certificate at Grayson College
More details about Combination Welding Certificate at Grayson College
Finished
41%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$16,640
Length
40 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,915
Students counted
220
Earned a year, estimated
$66,600
Price if you pay yourself
$6,368
Program website, Combination Welding Certificate at Grayson College
General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Welding
Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Moore Norman Technology Center, NormanGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,290
Program website, Welding at Moore Norman Technology Center
More details about Welding at Moore Norman Technology Center
Finished
68%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,580
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$525
Students counted
112
Earned a year, estimated
$34,300
Price if you pay yourself
$3,290
Program website, Welding at Moore Norman Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Red River Technology Center
Duncan
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Red River Technology Center, DuncanGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,000
Price if you pay yourself$2,985
5 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding at Red River Technology Center
More details about Welding at Red River Technology Center
Finished
69%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$10,010
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
104
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$40,000
Price if you pay yourself
$2,985
students trained with WIOA funding
5
School website, Welding at Red River Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combination Welder-NCCR Aligned
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center District No. 2 dba Caddo
Fort Cobb
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center District No. 2 dba Caddo, Fort CobbGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$56,900
Price if you pay yourself$3,125
More details about Combination Welder-NCCR Aligned at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center District No. 2 dba Caddo
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$14,219
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
98
Earned a year, estimated
$56,900
Price if you pay yourself
$3,125
General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Combination Welder - NCCER Aligned
Force Welding School
Valliant
Prerequisite courses
Force Welding School, ValliantGeneral weldingIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$98,000
Price if you pay yourself$12,175
97 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Combination Welder - NCCER Aligned at Force Welding School
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$24,500
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
97
Earned a year, estimated
$98,000
Price if you pay yourself
$12,175
students trained with WIOA funding
97
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding I
Gordon Cooper Technology Center/Short-Term
Shawnee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Gordon Cooper Technology Center/Short-Term, ShawneeGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,000
Price if you pay yourself$384
School website, Welding I at Gordon Cooper Technology Center/Short-Term
More details about Welding I at Gordon Cooper Technology Center/Short-Term
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,250
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$95
Students counted
88
Earned a year, estimated
$29,000
Price if you pay yourself
$384
School website, Welding I at Gordon Cooper Technology Center/Short-Term
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Kiamichi Technology Center
Atoka
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center, AtokaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,800
Price if you pay yourself$2,225
School website, Welding at Kiamichi Technology Center
More details about Welding at Kiamichi Technology Center
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,207
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
76
Earned a year, estimated
$32,800
Price if you pay yourself
$2,225
School website, Welding at Kiamichi Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Canadian Valley Technology Center
Chickasha
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Canadian Valley Technology Center, ChickashaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,350
Program website, Welding at Canadian Valley Technology Center
More details about Welding at Canadian Valley Technology Center
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,932
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$186
Students counted
69
Earned a year, estimated
$35,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,350
Program website, Welding at Canadian Valley Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - M
Kiamichi Technology Center/Stigler
Stigler
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center/Stigler, StiglerGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,900
Price if you pay yourself$4,250
Program website, Welding Technology - M at Kiamichi Technology Center/Stigler
More details about Welding Technology - M at Kiamichi Technology Center/Stigler
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,221
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
$36,900
Price if you pay yourself
$4,250
Program website, Welding Technology - M at Kiamichi Technology Center/Stigler
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Structural and Pipe Welding
Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Idabel
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel, IdabelPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$43,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,781
School website, Structural and Pipe Welding at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
More details about Structural and Pipe Welding at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$10,875
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
65
Earned a year, estimated
$43,500
Price if you pay yourself
$1,781
School website, Structural and Pipe Welding at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Welding and fabricationIn personNo diploma needed
Metal Fabricator Level 1
Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Meridian Technology Center, StillwaterWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,772
School website, Metal Fabricator Level 1 at Meridian Technology Center
More details about Metal Fabricator Level 1 at Meridian Technology Center
Finished
71%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,653
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$512
Students counted
58
Earned a year, estimated
$38,600
Price if you pay yourself
$2,772
School website, Metal Fabricator Level 1 at Meridian Technology Center
Welding and fabricationIn personEducation and courses
Metal Fabricator Level 2
Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater
Accredited school
Education and courses
Meridian Technology Center, StillwaterWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$50,500
Price if you pay yourself$2,772
Program website, Metal Fabricator Level 2 at Meridian Technology Center
More details about Metal Fabricator Level 2 at Meridian Technology Center
Finished
53%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$12,636
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$512
Students counted
58
Earned a year, estimated
$50,500
Price if you pay yourself
$2,772
Program website, Metal Fabricator Level 2 at Meridian Technology Center
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Southern Tech
Ardmore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southern Tech, ArdmoreGeneral welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,657
School website, Welding Technology at Southern Tech
More details about Welding Technology at Southern Tech
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,287
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$132
Students counted
53
Earned a year, estimated
$37,100
Price if you pay yourself
$1,657
School website, Welding Technology at Southern Tech
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Autry Technology Center
Enid
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Autry Technology Center, EnidGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,200
Price if you pay yourself$2,591
Program website, Welding Technology at Autry Technology Center
More details about Welding Technology at Autry Technology Center
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,062
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$491
Students counted
52
Earned a year, estimated
$32,200
Price if you pay yourself
$2,591
Program website, Welding Technology at Autry Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Kiamichi Technology Center/McAlester
McAlester
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center/McAlester, McAlesterGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,300
School website, Welding Technology at Kiamichi Technology Center/McAlester
More details about Welding Technology at Kiamichi Technology Center/McAlester
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,735
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
50
Earned a year, estimated
$38,900
Price if you pay yourself
$2,300
School website, Welding Technology at Kiamichi Technology Center/McAlester
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welder/Fitter
Western Technology Center
Burns Flat
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Western Technology Center, Burns FlatGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,045
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welder/Fitter at Western Technology Center
More details about Welder/Fitter at Western Technology Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,200
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$450
Students counted
44
Earned a year, estimated
$28,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,045
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Welder/Fitter at Western Technology Center
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
Community Care College
Tulsa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Community Care College, TulsaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,200
Price if you pay yourself$20,413
Program website, Welding at Community Care College
More details about Welding at Community Care College
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,060
Length
35 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,635
Students counted
44
Earned a year, estimated
$32,200
Price if you pay yourself
$20,413
Program website, Welding at Community Care College
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Basic TIG & Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,000
Price if you pay yourself$450
Program website, Basic TIG & Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Basic TIG & Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,260
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$185
Students counted
38
Earned a year, estimated
$37,000
Price if you pay yourself
$450
Program website, Basic TIG & Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Mid-America Technology
Wayne
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mid-America Technology, WayneGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,800
Price if you pay yourself$975
Program website, Welding at Mid-America Technology
More details about Welding at Mid-America Technology
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,950
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$35,800
Price if you pay yourself
$975
Program website, Welding at Mid-America Technology
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combination Welder-NCCER Aligned
Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Idabel
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel, IdabelGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,100
School website, Combination Welder-NCCER Aligned at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
More details about Combination Welder-NCCER Aligned at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,100
School website, Combination Welder-NCCER Aligned at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Structural and Pipe Welder
Northwest Technology Centers
Alva
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northwest Technology Centers, AlvaPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,800
Price if you pay yourself$2,400
Program website, Structural and Pipe Welder at Northwest Technology Centers
More details about Structural and Pipe Welder at Northwest Technology Centers
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,450
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$480
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
$37,800
Price if you pay yourself
$2,400
Program website, Structural and Pipe Welder at Northwest Technology Centers
Structural weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
SMAW Structural Welder- M
Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Idabel
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel, IdabelStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,531
School website, SMAW Structural Welder- M at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
More details about SMAW Structural Welder- M at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,571
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,531
School website, SMAW Structural Welder- M at Kiamichi Technology Center/Idabel
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Welding - GMAW(Adult Ed-Pryor)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,000
Price if you pay yourself$450
Program website, Basic Welding - GMAW(Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Basic Welding - GMAW(Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,260
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$185
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
$37,000
Price if you pay yourself
$450
Program website, Basic Welding - GMAW(Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combination Welder - NCCER
Green Country Technology Center
Okmulgee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Green Country Technology Center, OkmulgeeGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,300
Price if you pay yourself$2,934
School website, Combination Welder - NCCER at Green Country Technology Center
More details about Combination Welder - NCCER at Green Country Technology Center
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,320
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$442
Students counted
28
Earned a year, estimated
$33,300
Price if you pay yourself
$2,934
School website, Combination Welder - NCCER at Green Country Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
At-Risk Learner Welding
Autry Technology Center
Enid
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Autry Technology Center, EnidGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,100
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
School website, At-Risk Learner Welding at Autry Technology Center
More details about At-Risk Learner Welding at Autry Technology Center
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,766
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$850
Students counted
28
Earned a year, estimated
$31,100
Price if you pay yourself
$6,000
School website, At-Risk Learner Welding at Autry Technology Center
Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology- Associates
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Seward County Community College, Liberal, KSWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Oklahoma; Oklahoma approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$36,100
Price if you pay yourself$7,640
Program website, Welding Technology- Associates at Seward County Community College
More details about Welding Technology- Associates at Seward County Community College
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,035
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,475
Students counted
28
Earned a year, estimated
$36,100
Price if you pay yourself
$7,640
Program website, Welding Technology- Associates at Seward County Community College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Beginning Welding
Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
Ada
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pontotoc Technology Center District 14, AdaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,000
Price if you pay yourself$350
School website, Beginning Welding at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
More details about Beginning Welding at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,000
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
27
Earned a year, estimated
$28,000
Price if you pay yourself
$350
School website, Beginning Welding at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combination Welders
Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
Ada
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pontotoc Technology Center District 14, AdaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,000
Price if you pay yourself$6,827
School website, Combination Welders at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
More details about Combination Welders at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$11,000
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,648
Students counted
27
Earned a year, estimated
$44,000
Price if you pay yourself
$6,827
School website, Combination Welders at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding
Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca CityGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,100
Price if you pay yourself$615
4 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding at Pioneer Technology Center
More details about Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding at Pioneer Technology Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$10,020
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$399
Students counted
25
Earned a year, estimated
$40,100
Price if you pay yourself
$615
students trained with WIOA funding
4
School website, Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding at Pioneer Technology Center
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Joplin, MO
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education, Joplin, MOGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Oklahoma; Oklahoma approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,960
Program website, Welding at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
More details about Welding at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,635
Students counted
25
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,960
Program website, Welding at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Advance Shop Welding Program
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Tulsa
No diploma needed
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.), TulsaGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,200
Price if you pay yourself$11,374
3 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Advance Shop Welding Program at Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$7,800
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,874
Students counted
24
Earned a year, estimated
$31,200
Price if you pay yourself
$11,374
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
SMAW
American Welding Laboratories
Fort Smith, AR
No diploma needed
American Welding Laboratories, Fort Smith, ARSingle welding processIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Oklahoma; Oklahoma approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$34,200
Price if you pay yourself$5,467
Program website, SMAW at American Welding Laboratories
More details about SMAW at American Welding Laboratories
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,554
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$800
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
$34,200
Price if you pay yourself
$5,467
Program website, SMAW at American Welding Laboratories
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding - Summer
Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca CityGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
Price if you pay yourself$709
Program website, Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding - Summer at Pioneer Technology Center
More details about Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding - Summer at Pioneer Technology Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Left out
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$565
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
Left out
Price if you pay yourself
$709
Program website, Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding - Summer at Pioneer Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Combination Welder
4C Welding and Industrial Center
Hugo
No diploma needed
4C Welding and Industrial Center, HugoGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,801
14 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Combination Welder at 4C Welding and Industrial Center
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,201
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,801
students trained with WIOA funding
14
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Farm & Ranch Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,000
Price if you pay yourself$450
Program website, Basic Farm & Ranch Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Basic Farm & Ranch Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$10,000
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$185
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
$40,000
Price if you pay yourself
$450
Program website, Basic Farm & Ranch Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Pipe weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
TIG 5G & 6G Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$39,000
Price if you pay yourself$450
Program website, TIG 5G & 6G Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about TIG 5G & 6G Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$9,760
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$185
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
$39,000
Price if you pay yourself
$450
Program website, TIG 5G & 6G Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Structural Welding
4C Welding and Industrial Center
Hugo
No diploma needed
4C Welding and Industrial Center, HugoStructural weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,059
3 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Structural Welding at 4C Welding and Industrial Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$959
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,059
students trained with WIOA funding
3
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Professional Welding Specialist Program
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Tulsa
No diploma needed
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.), TulsaGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,400
Price if you pay yourself$16,954
More details about Professional Welding Specialist Program at Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$3,853
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2,654
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
$15,400
Price if you pay yourself
$16,954
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Pipe Welding
4C Welding and Industrial Center
Hugo
No diploma needed
4C Welding and Industrial Center, HugoPipe weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$97,900
Price if you pay yourself$8,416
More details about Pipe Welding at 4C Welding and Industrial Center
Finished
50%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$24,463
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$916
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
$97,900
Price if you pay yourself
$8,416
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding GTAW (Adult Ed - Afton)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$425
Program website, Welding GTAW (Adult Ed - Afton) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Welding GTAW (Adult Ed - Afton) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$425
Program website, Welding GTAW (Adult Ed - Afton) at Northeast Technology Centers
Structural weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification (Adult Ed-Pryor)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$450
Program website, AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$185
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$450
Program website, AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification (Adult Ed-Pryor) at Northeast Technology Centers
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Welding - GMAW (Adult Ed - Kansas)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$450
Program website, Basic Welding - GMAW (Adult Ed - Kansas) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Basic Welding - GMAW (Adult Ed - Kansas) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$90
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$450
Program website, Basic Welding - GMAW (Adult Ed - Kansas) at Northeast Technology Centers
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Skill Development
Autry Technology Center
Enid
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Autry Technology Center, EnidGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$499
Program website, Welding Skill Development at Autry Technology Center
More details about Welding Skill Development at Autry Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$51
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$499
Program website, Welding Skill Development at Autry Technology Center
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Advanced Welding
Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
Ada
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pontotoc Technology Center District 14, AdaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$525
School website, Advanced Welding at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
More details about Advanced Welding at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$525
School website, Advanced Welding at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding - SMAW (Adult Ed- Afton)
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$650
Program website, Welding - SMAW (Adult Ed- Afton) at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Welding - SMAW (Adult Ed- Afton) at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$650
Program website, Welding - SMAW (Adult Ed- Afton) at Northeast Technology Centers
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding for Certification
Autry Technology Center
Enid
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Autry Technology Center, EnidGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,039
Program website, Welding for Certification at Autry Technology Center
More details about Welding for Certification at Autry Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,039
Program website, Welding for Certification at Autry Technology Center
Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Structural Welder
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Choctaw
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center, ChoctawStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,375
Program website, Structural Welder at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
More details about Structural Welder at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,375
Program website, Structural Welder at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Smaw Pipe Welder - M
Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
Durant
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus, DurantPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,400
Program website, Welding Technology - Smaw Pipe Welder - M at Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
More details about Welding Technology - Smaw Pipe Welder - M at Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,400
Program website, Welding Technology - Smaw Pipe Welder - M at Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Smaw Structural Welder - M
Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
Durant
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus, DurantStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,400
Program website, Welding Technology - Smaw Structural Welder - M at Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
More details about Welding Technology - Smaw Structural Welder - M at Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,400
Program website, Welding Technology - Smaw Structural Welder - M at Kiamichi Technology Center Bryan County Campus
Pipe weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Pipe Welder - M
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorPipe welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,550
School website, Pipe Welder - M at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Pipe Welder - M at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,550
School website, Pipe Welder - M at Northeast Technology Centers
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Canadian Valley Technology Center, El RenoGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,794
More details about Welding at Canadian Valley Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,794
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Jumpstart Welding
Northeast Technology Centers
Pryor
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast Technology Centers, PryorGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,500
Program website, Jumpstart Welding at Northeast Technology Centers
More details about Jumpstart Welding at Northeast Technology Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$650
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,500
Program website, Jumpstart Welding at Northeast Technology Centers
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Women in Welding - BIS (WIR)
Central Technology Center
Drumright
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Central Technology Center, DrumrightGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,237
School website, Women in Welding - BIS (WIR) at Central Technology Center
More details about Women in Welding - BIS (WIR) at Central Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$917
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,237
School website, Women in Welding - BIS (WIR) at Central Technology Center
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Basic Field Welding Course
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Tulsa
High school diploma or equivalent
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.), TulsaGeneral weldingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,494
More details about Basic Field Welding Course at Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,494
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,494
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Shop Welding Course
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Tulsa
No diploma needed
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.), TulsaGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,494
More details about Basic Shop Welding Course at Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,494
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,494
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Advance Field Welding Program
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Tulsa
No diploma needed
Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.), TulsaGeneral weldingIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,374
More details about Advance Field Welding Program at Four M Vocational School (N.D.E. Inc.)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,874
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,374

How to pay for welding classes in Oklahoma

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma

programs with a price cost under $1,000: 15 of 56
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 4th of 46
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 24 of 31
welding programs here, against the typical state's 24: 56 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Enid and other Oklahoma cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 11 more programs are in 10 other areas, 21 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Oklahoma

How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Oklahoma

Where the Oklahoma welding program numbers come from

Which Oklahoma welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma offers.

How the prices and results of Oklahoma 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.

How reliable are the Oklahoma figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site says Oklahoma has not yet sent its data for program year 2024.¹⁰ So we cannot say which year these figures describe; they may be older. Before you enroll, check with the school and your local American Job Center that the program is still approved and that the funding terms still apply. We will update these pages when the federal site publishes the 2024 data for Oklahoma. We leave out the share working 6 months later for Oklahoma: far more of its programs report exactly 100% than in other states.

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All 56 welding programs in Oklahoma approved for WIOA funding

Combination Welding Certificate

Welding

Welding

Combination Welder-NCCR Aligned

Combination Welder - NCCER Aligned

Welding I

Welding

Welding

Welding Technology - M

Structural and Pipe Welding

Metal Fabricator Level 1

Metal Fabricator Level 2

Welding Technology

Welding Technology

Welding Technology

Welder/Fitter

Welding

Basic TIG & Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor)

Welding

Combination Welder-NCCER Aligned

Structural and Pipe Welder

SMAW Structural Welder- M

Basic Welding - GMAW(Adult Ed-Pryor)

Combination Welder - NCCER

At-Risk Learner Welding

Welding Technology- Associates

Beginning Welding

Combination Welders

Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding

Welding

Advance Shop Welding Program

SMAW

Evening Beginning & Advanced Welding - Summer

Combination Welder

Basic Farm & Ranch Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor)

TIG 5G & 6G Pipe Welding (Adult Ed-Pryor)

Structural Welding

Professional Welding Specialist Program

Pipe Welding

Welding GTAW (Adult Ed - Afton)

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification (Adult Ed-Pryor)

Basic Welding - GMAW (Adult Ed - Kansas)

Welding Skill Development

Advanced Welding

Welding - SMAW (Adult Ed- Afton)

Welding for Certification

Structural Welder

Welding Technology - Smaw Pipe Welder - M

Welding Technology - Smaw Structural Welder - M

Pipe Welder - M

Welding

Jumpstart Welding

Women in Welding - BIS (WIR)

Basic Field Welding Course

Basic Shop Welding Course

Advance Field Welding Program

How to pay for welding classes in Oklahoma

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Oklahoma

Financial aid and grants for welding classes

GI Bill for welding classes

Quick facts: Welding classes in Oklahoma

Welding classes in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Enid and other Oklahoma cities

Other training in Oklahoma

Where the Oklahoma welding program numbers come from

Which Oklahoma welding programs are on this list?