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Welding classes in McAllen

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

6 schools offer these welding programs with classes in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, and every one is approved 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 McAllen, 9 of the 23 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 4 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 23 programs

All 282 welding programs in Texas, including online programs

How much do welding classes cost in McAllen?

$3,278 to $10,107

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 23 programs with a price: $821 to $19,900

Finished the program
96%
Working 6 months later
67%
Earned a year, estimated
about $32,700
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in McAllen?

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

All 23 welding programs in McAllen approved for funding

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23 programs

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welder Specialist

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,700
    Price if you pay yourself$19,900
    Program website, Welder Specialist at McAllen Careers Institute
    More details about Welder Specialist at McAllen Careers Institute
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,171
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,125
    Students counted
    784
    a year, estimated
    $32,700
    price
    $19,900

  • General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Combination Welding

    South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen, McAllen

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen, McAllen · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,000
    Price if you pay yourself$13,250
    Program website, Combination Welding at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen
    More details about Combination Welding at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-McAllen
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,507
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    757
    a year, estimated
    $30,000
    price
    $13,250

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Welding

    Southern Careers Institute, Pharr

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Careers Institute, Pharr · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,900
    Price if you pay yourself$13,400
    Program website, Welding at Southern Careers Institute
    More details about Welding at Southern Careers Institute
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,234
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $260
    Students counted
    510

    Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    a year, estimated
    $28,900
    price
    $13,400

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Structural/Maintenance Welder

    Southern Industrial Careers Center, La Feria

    No diploma needed

    Southern Industrial Careers Center, La Feria · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,255
    Program website, Structural/Maintenance Welder at Southern Industrial Careers Center
    More details about Structural/Maintenance Welder at Southern Industrial Careers Center
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,440
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    229

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    a year, estimated
    $33,800
    price
    $3,255

  • Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 101 Stick Welding Structural

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Structural welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,400
    Price if you pay yourself$3,300
    More details about Program 101 Stick Welding Structural at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,847
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    69
    a year, estimated
    $27,400
    price
    $3,300

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Combination Welder Pipe

    Southern Industrial Careers Center, La Feria

    No diploma needed

    Southern Industrial Careers Center, La Feria · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,255
    Program website, Combination Welder Pipe at Southern Industrial Careers Center
    More details about Combination Welder Pipe at Southern Industrial Careers Center
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,043
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,750
    Students counted
    54

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    a year, estimated
    $36,200
    price
    $3,255

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    PROGRAM 111 Combination Welding

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,200
    Price if you pay yourself$12,500
    More details about PROGRAM 111 Combination Welding at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,049
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $48,200
    price
    $12,500

  • Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 104 Heliarc Welding Pipe

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Pipe welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$54,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,214
    More details about Program 104 Heliarc Welding Pipe at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,559
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $54,200
    price
    $9,214

  • Pipe weldingHybridNo diploma needed

    Stick and Pipe Welding

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen

    No diploma needed

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen · Pipe welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$21,100
    Price if you pay yourself$16,124
    Program website, Stick and Pipe Welding at McAllen Careers Institute
    More details about Stick and Pipe Welding at McAllen Careers Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,263
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,750
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    $21,100
    price
    $16,124

  • Pipe weldingHybridNo diploma needed

    Pipefitting

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen

    No diploma needed

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen · Pipe welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,090
    Program website, Pipefitting at McAllen Careers Institute
    More details about Pipefitting at McAllen Careers Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,470
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,545
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $41,900
    price
    $9,090

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 108 Stainless Steel Welding Structual

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,400
    Price if you pay yourself$7,687
    More details about Program 108 Stainless Steel Welding Structual at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,340
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $29,400
    price
    $7,687

  • Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Plate Welding

    South Texas College, McAllen

    No diploma needed

    South Texas College, McAllen · Structural welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$821
    Program website, Plate Welding at South Texas College
    More details about Plate Welding at South Texas College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $430
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $821

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    South Texas College, McAllen

    No diploma needed

    South Texas College, McAllen · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$980
    Program website, Welding at South Texas College
    More details about Welding at South Texas College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $632
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $980

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Pipe Welding

    South Texas College, McAllen

    No diploma needed

    South Texas College, McAllen · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,381
    Program website, Pipe Welding at South Texas College
    More details about Pipe Welding at South Texas College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $620
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,381

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Fundamentals

    Southern Industrial Careers Center, La Feria

    No diploma needed

    Southern Industrial Careers Center, La Feria · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,572
    School website, Welding Fundamentals at Southern Industrial Careers Center
    More details about Welding Fundamentals at Southern Industrial Careers Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $495
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,572

  • Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 102 Stick Welding Pipe

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Pipe welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,300
    More details about Program 102 Stick Welding Pipe at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,300

  • Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 107 Flux Core Welding Pipe

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Pipe welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,300
    More details about Program 107 Flux Core Welding Pipe at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,300

  • Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 110 Flux Core Welding Structural

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Structural welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,300
    More details about Program 110 Flux Core Welding Structural at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,300

  • Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 105 Heliarc Plate

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Structural welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,900
    More details about Program 105 Heliarc Plate at South Texas Welding School
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,900

  • Single welding processIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 109 MIG Welding

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Single welding process · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,344
    More details about Program 109 MIG Welding at South Texas Welding School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,344

  • General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 106 Coper Nickle Welding

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    More details about Program 106 Coper Nickle Welding at South Texas Welding School
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,600

  • Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Program 103 Stick Welding Downhill Pipeline With Saddle Test

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Texas Welding School, Edinburg · Pipe welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,776
    More details about Program 103 Stick Welding Downhill Pipeline With Saddle Test at South Texas Welding School
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,776

  • Pipe weldingHybridNo diploma needed

    Combo Pipe Welder

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen

    No diploma needed

    McAllen Careers Institute, McAllen · Pipe welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,000
    Program website, Combo Pipe Welder at McAllen Careers Institute
    More details about Combo Pipe Welder at McAllen Careers Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,160
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,000

How to pay for welding classes in McAllen

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in McAllen

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 McAllen welding program numbers come from

Which McAllen welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs with classes in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Texas page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How McAllen welding program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some welding programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about welding classes in McAllen

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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