Welding classes in Oregon

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

12 schools offer these welding programs, and Oregon 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 Oregon, 13 of the 24 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 4 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 24 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Oregon?

$3,387 to $9,147

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 24 programs with a price: $1,932 to $18,111

Finished the program: Not reported
Working 6 months later: Not reported
Earned a year, estimated: Not reported
Length: 22 to 34 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 Oregon?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most welding programs in Oregon cost $3,387 to $9,147.

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

Welding classes in Salem, Portland, Ontario and other Oregon cities

Portland area4

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas.

All 24 welding programs in Oregon approved for funding

24 programs

Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Clackamas Community College, Oregon City
No diploma needed
Clackamas Community College, Oregon City · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,300
Price if you pay yourself$16,418
Program website, Welding Technology at Clackamas Community College
More details about Welding Technology at Clackamas Community College
Finished
21%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$9,324
Length
66 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,783
Students counted
29
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
a year, estimated
$37,300
price
$16,418
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding - Associate of Applied Science
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg
No diploma needed
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,200
Price if you pay yourself$15,555
Program website, Welding - Associate of Applied Science at Umpqua Community College
More details about Welding - Associate of Applied Science at Umpqua Community College
Finished
13%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$6,562
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,429
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
$26,200
price
$15,555
Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Fabrication/Welding Technology
Lane Community College, Eugene
High school diploma or equivalent
Lane Community College, Eugene · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,800
Price if you pay yourself$18,111
Program website, Fabrication/Welding Technology at Lane Community College
More details about Fabrication/Welding Technology at Lane Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$8,946
Length
66 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$629
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
$35,800
price
$18,111
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Welding Fabrication Associate of Applied Science Degree
Chemeketa Community College, Salem
No diploma needed
Chemeketa Community College, Salem · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,300
Price if you pay yourself$13,835
Program website, Welding Technology - Welding Fabrication Associate of Applied Science Degree at Chemeketa Community College
More details about Welding Technology - Welding Fabrication Associate of Applied Science Degree at Chemeketa Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$7,329
Length
66 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$826
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
$29,300
price
$13,835
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Industrial Welding Tech
Rogue Community College, White City
No diploma needed
Rogue Community College, White City · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,400
Price if you pay yourself$5,550
Program website, Industrial Welding Tech at Rogue Community College
More details about Industrial Welding Tech at Rogue Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$5,851
Length
33 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,200
Students counted
13
a year, estimated
$23,400
price
$5,550
Welding and fabricationIn personNo diploma needed
Metal Fabrication Customized
Portland Community College, Portland
No diploma needed
Portland Community College, Portland · Welding and fabrication · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,932
Program website, Metal Fabrication Customized at Portland Community College
More details about Metal Fabrication Customized at Portland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,800
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,932
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Production Welding Specialist
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario
No diploma needed
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,176
Program website, Welding Technology - Production Welding Specialist at Treasure Valley Community College
More details about Welding Technology - Production Welding Specialist at Treasure Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,176
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton
No diploma needed
Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,527
Program website, Welding at Blue Mountain Community College
More details about Welding at Blue Mountain Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,527
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Combination Welder
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario
No diploma needed
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,560
Program website, Welding Technology - Combination Welder at Treasure Valley Community College
More details about Welding Technology - Combination Welder at Treasure Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,560
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology: Maintenance Welder
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario
No diploma needed
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,608
Program website, Welding Technology: Maintenance Welder at Treasure Valley Community College
More details about Welding Technology: Maintenance Welder at Treasure Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$425
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,608
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Assistant
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay
No diploma needed
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,798
Program website, Welding Assistant at Southwestern Oregon Community College
More details about Welding Assistant at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,798
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Integrated Metals: Accelerated Welding Technology VESL
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham
Education and courses
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,583
Program website, Integrated Metals: Accelerated Welding Technology VESL at Mt. Hood Community College
More details about Integrated Metals: Accelerated Welding Technology VESL at Mt. Hood Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
23 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,583
General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Welding Technician, Career Pathway Certificate of Completion
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay
Prerequisite courses
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay · General welding · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,794
Program website, Welding Technician, Career Pathway Certificate of Completion at Southwestern Oregon Community College
More details about Welding Technician, Career Pathway Certificate of Completion at Southwestern Oregon Community College
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
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,794
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Advanced Welding
R & S Welding Mentors, LLC, Salem
Education and courses
R & S Welding Mentors, LLC, Salem · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,875
Program website, Advanced Welding at R & S Welding Mentors, LLC
More details about Advanced Welding at R & S Welding Mentors, LLC
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
$662
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,875
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Welding
R & S Welding Mentors, LLC, Salem
No diploma needed
R & S Welding Mentors, LLC, Salem · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,875
Program website, Basic Welding at R & S Welding Mentors, LLC
More details about Basic Welding at R & S Welding Mentors, LLC
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
$662
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,875
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Intermediate Welding
R & S Welding Mentors, LLC, Salem
Education and courses
R & S Welding Mentors, LLC, Salem · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,875
Program website, Intermediate Welding at R & S Welding Mentors, LLC
More details about Intermediate Welding at R & S Welding Mentors, LLC
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
$662
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,875
General weldingSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding: Aluminum Only Pathway Certificate
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg
High school diploma or equivalent
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg · General welding · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,050
Program website, Welding: Aluminum Only Pathway Certificate at Umpqua Community College
More details about Welding: Aluminum Only Pathway Certificate at Umpqua Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,485
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,050
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Integrated Metals: Welding Technology
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham
Education and courses
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,242
Program website, Integrated Metals: Welding Technology at Mt. Hood Community College
More details about Integrated Metals: Welding Technology at Mt. Hood Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$425
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,242
General weldingIn personPrerequisite courses
Welding, Certificate of Completion
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay
Prerequisite courses
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay · General welding · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,626
Program website, Welding, Certificate of Completion at Southwestern Oregon Community College
More details about Welding, Certificate of Completion at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,626
General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg
High school diploma or equivalent
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,800
Program website, Welding at Umpqua Community College
More details about Welding at Umpqua Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,800
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Welding Certificate of Completion
Chemeketa Community College, Salem
No diploma needed
Chemeketa Community College, Salem · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,208
Program website, Welding Technology - Welding Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community College
More details about Welding Technology - Welding Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$562
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,208
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding, AWS Entry Level - Certificate
Clatsop Community College, Astoria
High school diploma or equivalent
Clatsop Community College, Astoria · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,356
Program website, Welding, AWS Entry Level - Certificate at Clatsop Community College
More details about Welding, AWS Entry Level - Certificate at Clatsop Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,356
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario
No diploma needed
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,520
Program website, Welding Technology at Treasure Valley Community College
More details about Welding Technology at Treasure Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
66 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$11,520
Welding (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses
Welding, Associate of Applied Science
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay
Prerequisite courses
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay · Welding (associate degree) · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,332
Program website, Welding, Associate of Applied Science at Southwestern Oregon Community College
More details about Welding, Associate of Applied Science at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
66 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$15,332

How to pay for welding classes in Oregon

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Oregon

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 Oregon welding program numbers come from

Which Oregon welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Oregon 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 Oregon offers.

How Oregon 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.

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Welding classes in Salem, Portland, Ontario and other Oregon cities

All 24 welding programs in Oregon approved for funding

Welding Technology

Welding - Associate of Applied Science

Fabrication/Welding Technology

Welding Technology - Welding Fabrication Associate of Applied Science Degree

Industrial Welding Tech

Metal Fabrication Customized

Welding Technology - Production Welding Specialist

Welding

Welding Technology - Combination Welder

Welding Technology: Maintenance Welder

Welding Assistant

Integrated Metals: Accelerated Welding Technology VESL

Welding Technician, Career Pathway Certificate of Completion

Advanced Welding

Basic Welding

Intermediate Welding

Welding: Aluminum Only Pathway Certificate

Integrated Metals: Welding Technology

Welding, Certificate of Completion