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Welding classes in Pennsylvania

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

39 schools offer these welding programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 8 of the 63 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 63 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 63 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Pennsylvania?

$3,480 to $12,051

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 63 programs with a price: $450 to $51,504

Finished the program
77%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
12 to 42 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 Pennsylvania?

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

Welding classes in Lancaster, Erie and other Pennsylvania cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 58 programs are online.

All 63 welding programs in Pennsylvania approved for funding

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63 programs

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welder Fitter

    Welder Training And Testing Institute, Online, based in Allentown, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Welder Training And Testing Institute, Online, based in Allentown, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,900
    Price if you pay yourself$13,750
    More details about Welder Fitter at Welder Training And Testing Institute
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,475
    Length
    35 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    191
    a year, estimated
    $45,900
    price
    $13,750

  • Welding (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology - WA

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, Online, based in Williamsport, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, Online, based in Williamsport, PA · Welding (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,300
    Price if you pay yourself$51,504
    Program website, Welding Technology - WA at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Welding Technology - WA at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,827
    Length
    60 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,878
    Students counted
    179
    a year, estimated
    $51,300
    price
    $51,504

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Certificate

    Community College Allegheny County, Online, based in Oakdale, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Allegheny County, Online, based in Oakdale, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,742
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Welding Technology Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,804
    Length
    15 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    172
    a year, estimated
    $31,200
    price
    $4,742

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technician

    Swanco Inc, Online, based in West Mifflin, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Swanco Inc, Online, based in West Mifflin, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,588
    Program website, Welding Technician at Swanco Inc
    More details about Welding Technician at Swanco Inc
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,853
    Students counted
    124
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $20,588

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Pennco Institutes Inc, Online, based in Bristol, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennco Institutes Inc, Online, based in Bristol, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$18,500
    Program website, Welding at Pennco Institutes Inc
    More details about Welding at Pennco Institutes Inc
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,250
    Students counted
    114
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $18,500

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Certificate

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Online, based in Harrisburg, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Online, based in Harrisburg, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,303
    Program website, Welding Technology Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Welding Technology Certificate at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,685
    Students counted
    113
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,303

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    York County School Of Technology, Online, based in York, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    York County School Of Technology, Online, based in York, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,025
    More details about Welding Technology at York County School Of Technology
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    47 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    87
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,025

  • Welding (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding AAS

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA · Welding (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,560
    Program website, Welding AAS at Westmoreland County
    More details about Welding AAS at Westmoreland County
    Finished
    21%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    81 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,610
    Students counted
    84
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,560

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Erie Institute Of Technology Inc, Online, based in Erie, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Erie Institute Of Technology Inc, Online, based in Erie, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$22,638
    Program website, Welding Technology at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
    More details about Welding Technology at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,807
    Length
    48 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,475
    Students counted
    80
    a year, estimated
    $31,200
    price
    $22,638

  • Welding (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science

    Northampton Community College, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northampton Community College, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA · Welding (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,321
    Program website, Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    More details about Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science at Northampton Community College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,100
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,321

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Welding

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,365
    Program website, Basic Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    More details about Basic Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    59
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,365

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding with Print Reading

    Greater Altoona Career &, Online, based in Altoona, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Greater Altoona Career &, Online, based in Altoona, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,345
    Program website, Welding with Print Reading at Greater Altoona Career &
    More details about Welding with Print Reading at Greater Altoona Career &
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,016
    Length
    36 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,859
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $28,100
    price
    $9,345

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl, Online, based in Johnstown, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl, Online, based in Johnstown, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$64,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,605
    More details about Welding Technology at Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,145
    Length
    23 weeks, 31 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $720
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $64,600
    price
    $11,605

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Institute Of Medical Careers Inc, Erie

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Institute Of Medical Careers Inc, Erie · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,600
    Price if you pay yourself$26,100
    More details about Welding Technology at Institute Of Medical Careers Inc
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,900
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    47
    a year, estimated
    $39,600
    price
    $26,100

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Carbon Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Jim Thorpe, PA

    No diploma needed

    Carbon Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Jim Thorpe, PA · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$56,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,700
    More details about Welding Technology at Carbon Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,056
    Length
    13 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $56,200
    price
    $1,700

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, Online, based in Leesport, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Berks Career & Technology Ctr, Online, based in Leesport, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,990
    Program website, Welding Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    More details about Welding Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    39 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $653
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,990

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding Certificate Program(NC)

    Delaware County Community College, Online, based in Media, PA

    No diploma needed

    Delaware County Community College, Online, based in Media, PA · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,460
    Program website, Welding Certificate Program(NC) at Delaware County Community College
    More details about Welding Certificate Program(NC) at Delaware County Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $540
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,460

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Penn Commercial Inc., Online, based in Washington, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Penn Commercial Inc., Online, based in Washington, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,726
    More details about Welding Technology at Penn Commercial Inc.
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,170
    Students counted
    32
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,726

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Welding

    York County School Of Technology, Online, based in York, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    York County School Of Technology, Online, based in York, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,256
    More details about Basic Welding at York County School Of Technology
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,559
    Length
    10 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $34,200
    price
    $3,256

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology (150 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Schnecksville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Schnecksville, PA · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,125
    Program website, Welding Technology (150 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Welding Technology (150 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,472
    Length
    19 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $25
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    $41,900
    price
    $4,125

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Indiana County Technology Center, Online, based in Indiana, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indiana County Technology Center, Online, based in Indiana, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,820
    Program website, Welding Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
    More details about Welding Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,437
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,820

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Welding Technology

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,628
    Program website, Advanced Welding Technology at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    More details about Advanced Welding Technology at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,125
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,628

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Diploma

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,210
    Program website, Welding Diploma at Westmoreland County
    More details about Welding Diploma at Westmoreland County
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,610
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,210

  • Structural weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Structural Welding

    Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, Online, based in Pleasant Gap, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, Online, based in Pleasant Gap, PA · Structural welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,420
    More details about Structural Welding at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $505
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,420

  • Pipe weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology

    Laurel Technical Institute LLC, Online, based in Hermitage, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Laurel Technical Institute LLC, Online, based in Hermitage, PA · Pipe welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,900
    Price if you pay yourself$19,362
    Program website, Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology at Laurel Technical Institute LLC
    More details about Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology at Laurel Technical Institute LLC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,468
    Length
    45 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,211
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    $45,900
    price
    $19,362

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding - WE

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, Online, based in Williamsport, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania College Of Technology, Online, based in Williamsport, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$45,002
    Program website, Welding - WE at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    More details about Welding - WE at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,878
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $45,002

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    North Montco Avts, Online, based in Lansdale, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Montco Avts, Online, based in Lansdale, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,900
    School website, Welding at North Montco Avts
    More details about Welding at North Montco Avts
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,900

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    General Shop Welding

    Welding Training And Certification, Online, based in Philadelphia, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Training And Certification, Online, based in Philadelphia, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,550
    More details about General Shop Welding at Welding Training And Certification
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,550

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Engineering Technology Certificate I

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,850
    Program website, Welding Engineering Technology Certificate I at Westmoreland County
    More details about Welding Engineering Technology Certificate I at Westmoreland County
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,610
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,850

  • Welding (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology Associate Degree

    Community College Allegheny County, Online, based in Oakdale, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Allegheny County, Online, based in Oakdale, PA · Welding (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,497
    Program website, Welding Technology Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Welding Technology Associate Degree at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,250
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,497

  • Welding and fabricationOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding and Fabrication Certificate

    Northampton Community College, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA

    No diploma needed

    Northampton Community College, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA · Welding and fabrication · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,776
    Program website, Welding and Fabrication Certificate at Northampton Community College
    More details about Welding and Fabrication Certificate at Northampton Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,910
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,776

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Combination Welding

    Educational Enterprises Inc, Online, based in New Castle, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Educational Enterprises Inc, Online, based in New Castle, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,688
    Program website, Combination Welding at Educational Enterprises Inc
    More details about Combination Welding at Educational Enterprises Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $840
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,688

  • Single welding processOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Stick & Oxy Fuel Cutting

    Middle Bucks Institute Of, Online, based in Jamison, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Middle Bucks Institute Of, Online, based in Jamison, PA · Single welding process · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    Program website, Welding Stick & Oxy Fuel Cutting at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    More details about Welding Stick & Oxy Fuel Cutting at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Single welding processOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding TIG & MIG

    Middle Bucks Institute Of, Online, based in Jamison, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Middle Bucks Institute Of, Online, based in Jamison, PA · Single welding process · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    Program website, Welding TIG & MIG at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    More details about Welding TIG & MIG at Middle Bucks Institute Of
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Single welding processHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electric Arc Welding

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy · Single welding process · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$910
    Program website, Electric Arc Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    More details about Electric Arc Welding at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $475
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $910

  • Single welding processHybridPrerequisite courses

    Welding MIG & Flux Core

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy

    Prerequisite courses

    Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Mount Joy · Single welding process · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$920
    School website, Welding MIG & Flux Core at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    More details about Welding MIG & Flux Core at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $920

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding General

    Cattaraugus Allegany Erie, Online, based in Olean, NY

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cattaraugus Allegany Erie, Online, based in Olean, NY · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$925
    School website, Welding General at Cattaraugus Allegany Erie
    More details about Welding General at Cattaraugus Allegany Erie
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $925

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fundamentals of Welding

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,870
    School website, Fundamentals of Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    More details about Fundamentals of Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,870

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA

    No diploma needed

    Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,950
    Program website, Welding at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
    More details about Welding at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $25
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,950

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding Series/Certification

    Monroe Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Bartonsville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Monroe Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Bartonsville, PA · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, Welding Series/Certification at Monroe Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Welding Series/Certification at Monroe Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • Single welding processOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA · Single welding process · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,750
    Program website, Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    More details about Intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,750

  • Single welding processOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA · Single welding process · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,750
    School website, Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    More details about Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,750

  • General weldingOnlinePrerequisite courses

    Basic Welding Technology

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Online, based in York, PA

    Prerequisite courses

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Online, based in York, PA · General welding · Online · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Basic Welding Technology at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Basic Welding Technology at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • Structural weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Certificate- Option MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW 1' Plate

    Butler County Community College, Online, based in Butler, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Butler County Community College, Online, based in Butler, PA · Structural welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Welding Certificate- Option MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW 1' Plate at Butler County Community College
    More details about Welding Certificate- Option MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW 1' Plate at Butler County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Engineering Technology II

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,570
    Program website, Welding Engineering Technology II at Westmoreland County
    More details about Welding Engineering Technology II at Westmoreland County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,610
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,570

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Engineering Technology Certificate III

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,130
    Program website, Welding Engineering Technology Certificate III at Westmoreland County
    More details about Welding Engineering Technology Certificate III at Westmoreland County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,610
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,130

  • Single welding processOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Metal Arc Welding

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA · Single welding process · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,251
    Program website, Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    More details about Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,251

  • Single welding processOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA · Single welding process · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,251
    Program website, Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    More details about Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,251

  • Single welding processOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, Online, based in Scranton, PA · Single welding process · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,251
    Program website, Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Shielded Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    More details about Fundamentals of Welding with Int. Shielded Metal Arc Welding at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,251

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Diploma

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Online, based in Harrisburg, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Harrisburg Area Community College, Online, based in Harrisburg, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,732
    Program website, Welding Diploma at Harrisburg Area Community College
    More details about Welding Diploma at Harrisburg Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,760
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,732

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Oil & Gas Certificate

    Community College Allegheny County, Online, based in Oakdale, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Allegheny County, Online, based in Oakdale, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,115
    Program website, Welding Oil & Gas Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    More details about Welding Oil & Gas Certificate at Community College Allegheny County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,115

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Special Alloy Welding Certificate

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westmoreland County, Online, based in Youngwood, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,250
    Program website, Special Alloy Welding Certificate at Westmoreland County
    More details about Special Alloy Welding Certificate at Westmoreland County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,610
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,250

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AWS Welding

    Franklin County Career And, Online, based in Chambersburg, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Franklin County Career And, Online, based in Chambersburg, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,400
    School website, AWS Welding at Franklin County Career And
    More details about AWS Welding at Franklin County Career And
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    29 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,400

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Luzerne County Community College, Online, based in Nanticoke, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Luzerne County Community College, Online, based in Nanticoke, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,898
    Program website, Welding at Luzerne County Community College
    More details about Welding at Luzerne County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,185
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,898

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding Fundamentals Specialized Diploma

    Northampton Community College, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA

    No diploma needed

    Northampton Community College, Online, based in Bethlehem, PA · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,406
    Program website, Welding Fundamentals Specialized Diploma at Northampton Community College
    More details about Welding Fundamentals Specialized Diploma at Northampton Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,243
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,406

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Sun Area Technical Institute, Online, based in New Berlin, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sun Area Technical Institute, Online, based in New Berlin, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Welding at Sun Area Technical Institute
    More details about Welding at Sun Area Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $405
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • Welding and fabricationOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding/ Metal Fabrication Technology

    Jefferson County Dubois Area, Online, based in Reynoldsville, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson County Dubois Area, Online, based in Reynoldsville, PA · Welding and fabrication · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    More details about Welding/ Metal Fabrication Technology at Jefferson County Dubois Area
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • Welding and fabricationOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding and Metal Fabrication

    Clearfield County Career And, Online, based in Clearfield, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clearfield County Career And, Online, based in Clearfield, PA · Welding and fabrication · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,200
    Program website, Welding and Metal Fabrication at Clearfield County Career And
    More details about Welding and Metal Fabrication at Clearfield County Career And
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    39 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,200

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding - Certificate of Specialty

    Luzerne County Community College, Online, based in Nanticoke, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Luzerne County Community College, Online, based in Nanticoke, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,275
    Program website, Welding - Certificate of Specialty at Luzerne County Community College
    More details about Welding - Certificate of Specialty at Luzerne County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,215
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,275

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Beaver County Career &, Online, based in Monaca, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beaver County Career &, Online, based in Monaca, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,500
    Program website, Welding at Beaver County Career &
    More details about Welding at Beaver County Career &
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $710
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,500

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Technology

    Somerset County Technology Center, Online, based in Somerset, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Somerset County Technology Center, Online, based in Somerset, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,500
    More details about Welding Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,219
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,500

  • General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding Program - 935 hours

    Western Area Career & Technology, Online, based in Canonsburg, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Area Career & Technology, Online, based in Canonsburg, PA · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,026
    Program website, Welding Program - 935 hours at Western Area Career & Technology
    More details about Welding Program - 935 hours at Western Area Career & Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $796
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,026

  • General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology (1080 Hours)

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Schnecksville, PA

    No diploma needed

    Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, Online, based in Schnecksville, PA · General welding · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, Welding Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    More details about Welding Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $24
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,300

How to pay for welding classes in Pennsylvania

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania welding program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How Pennsylvania 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Pennsylvania

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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