Welding classes in Wisconsin
48 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
18 schools offer these welding programs, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 29 of the 48 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 12 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 48 programsHow much do welding classes cost in Wisconsin?
$1,635 to $6,392
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 48 programs with a price: $900 to $23,000
- Finished the program
- 72%
- Working 6 months later
- 78%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $40,000
- Length
- 16 to 32 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
Welding classes in Wausau, Rice Lake, Appleton and other Wisconsin cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 13 more programs are in 7 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns.
All 48 welding programs in Wisconsin approved for funding
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48 programs
Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$3,783Program website, Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,723
- Length
- 15 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 741
- a year, estimated
- $30,900
- price
- $3,783
GMAW Welder Basic
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,500Price if you pay yourself$999Program website, GMAW Welder Basic at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about GMAW Welder Basic at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 58%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,636
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 614
- a year, estimated
- $30,500
- price
- $999
Welding
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,500Price if you pay yourself$9,973Program website, Welding at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,630
- Length
- 45 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 559
- a year, estimated
- $34,500
- price
- $9,973
Welding
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,900Price if you pay yourself$5,868Program website, Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,981
- Length
- 32 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,900
- Students counted
- 452
- a year, estimated
- $39,900
- price
- $5,868
Welding Technician
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,100Price if you pay yourself$2,790Program website, Welding Technician at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technician at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,281
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 429
- a year, estimated
- $41,100
- price
- $2,790
Welding
Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$7,657Program website, Welding at Blackhawk Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Blackhawk Technical College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,895
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 312
- a year, estimated
- $39,600
- price
- $7,657
Welding
Madison Area Technical College, Madison
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,300Price if you pay yourself$5,530School website, Welding at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,833
- Length
- 32 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 295
- a year, estimated
- $43,300
- price
- $5,530
Welding Production
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,500Price if you pay yourself$2,648Program website, Welding Production at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Production at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,124
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,033
- Students counted
- 287
- a year, estimated
- $32,500
- price
- $2,648
Welding Metal Fabrication
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,400Price if you pay yourself$5,821Program website, Welding Metal Fabrication at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Metal Fabrication at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,598
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,033
- Students counted
- 280
- a year, estimated
- $34,400
- price
- $5,821
Metal Fabrication/Welding
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$49,400Price if you pay yourself$4,405Program website, Metal Fabrication/Welding at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Metal Fabrication/Welding at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,342
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 249
- a year, estimated
- $49,400
- price
- $4,405
Welding
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$8,719Program website, Welding at Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,412
- Length
- 42 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,254
- Students counted
- 247
- a year, estimated
- $41,600
- price
- $8,719
Metal Fabrication/Welding-Advanced
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,300Price if you pay yourself$8,810Program website, Metal Fabrication/Welding-Advanced at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Metal Fabrication/Welding-Advanced at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,337
- Length
- 64 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 245
- a year, estimated
- $45,300
- price
- $8,810
Intro to Industrial Welding
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$43,200Price if you pay yourself$1,889Program website, Intro to Industrial Welding at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Intro to Industrial Welding at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,793
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 238
- a year, estimated
- $43,200
- price
- $1,889
Welding Technology Industrial
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$43,500Price if you pay yourself$11,942Program website, Welding Technology Industrial at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technology Industrial at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,866
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,699
- Students counted
- 238
- a year, estimated
- $43,500
- price
- $11,942
Welding-Industrial
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$5,871Program website, Welding-Industrial at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Welding-Industrial at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,400
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $569
- Students counted
- 230
- a year, estimated
- $41,600
- price
- $5,871
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$2,179More details about Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,665
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 217
- a year, estimated
- $34,700
- price
- $2,179
Welding
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,500Price if you pay yourself$4,239Program website, Welding at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,134
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,700
- Students counted
- 191
- a year, estimated
- $40,500
- price
- $4,239
Welding & Fabrication
Western Technical College, La Crosse
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,100Price if you pay yourself$5,089Program website, Welding & Fabrication at Western Technical CollegeMore details about Welding & Fabrication at Western Technical College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,026
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 174
- a year, estimated
- $40,100
- price
- $5,089
Welding
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourself$5,868More details about Welding at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,503
- Length
- 32 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 174
- a year, estimated
- $34,000
- price
- $5,868
Welding Technical Diploma
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$6,303Program website, Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,184
- Length
- 32 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $777
- Students counted
- 170
- a year, estimated
- $28,700
- price
- $6,303
Welding
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,500Price if you pay yourself$5,730Program website, Welding at Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,381
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 158
- a year, estimated
- $41,500
- price
- $5,730
Combination Structural and Pipe Welding
Advanced Welding Institute LLC, Eagle River
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,800Price if you pay yourself$23,000Program website, Combination Structural and Pipe Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLCMore details about Combination Structural and Pipe Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLC
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,941
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $710
- Students counted
- 158
- a year, estimated
- $51,800
- price
- $23,000
Welding Metal Fab Technician
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,000Price if you pay yourself$10,577Program website, Welding Metal Fab Technician at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Metal Fab Technician at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,997
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,284
- Students counted
- 151
- a year, estimated
- $44,000
- price
- $10,577
Stainless Steel Welding Technical Diploma
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,700Price if you pay yourself$1,387Program website, Stainless Steel Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore details about Stainless Steel Welding Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,669
- Length
- 16 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- 118
- a year, estimated
- $30,700
- price
- $1,387
Welding
Nicolet College, Rhinelander
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,900Price if you pay yourself$6,659Program website, Welding at Nicolet CollegeMore details about Welding at Nicolet College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,225
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $311
- Students counted
- 109
- a year, estimated
- $36,900
- price
- $6,659
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,100Price if you pay yourself$1,509More details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,517
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 108
- a year, estimated
- $38,100
- price
- $1,509
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$1,677More details about Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,864
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 104
- a year, estimated
- $39,500
- price
- $1,677
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,800Price if you pay yourself$2,012More details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,446
- Length
- 16 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 102
- a year, estimated
- $41,800
- price
- $2,012
Welding Fabrication Technician
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,800Price if you pay yourself$12,110Program website, Welding Fabrication Technician at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Fabrication Technician at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 14%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,188
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $520
- Students counted
- 94
- a year, estimated
- $48,800
- price
- $12,110
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$61,000Price if you pay yourself$1,023Program website, Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,246
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 76
- a year, estimated
- $61,000
- price
- $1,023
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,400Price if you pay yourself$1,169Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,604
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 75
- a year, estimated
- $58,400
- price
- $1,169
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,400Price if you pay yourself$1,169Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,608
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 74
- a year, estimated
- $58,400
- price
- $1,169
Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication
Nicolet College, Rhinelander
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,400Price if you pay yourself$3,284Program website, Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication at Nicolet CollegeMore details about Welding/Maintenance and Fabrication at Nicolet College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,349
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $311
- Students counted
- 70
- a year, estimated
- $29,400
- price
- $3,284
Welding Fabrication & Robotics
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,400Price if you pay yourself$10,730More details about Welding Fabrication & Robotics at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,338
- Length
- 64 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 59
- a year, estimated
- $37,400
- price
- $10,730
Basic Welding
Western Technical College, La Crosse
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,600Price if you pay yourself$2,500Program website, Basic Welding at Western Technical CollegeMore details about Basic Welding at Western Technical College
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,138
- Length
- 15 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 48
- a year, estimated
- $28,600
- price
- $2,500
Accelerated Entry-Level Welding
Cutting Edge Staffing LLC, Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,581More details about Accelerated Entry-Level Welding at Cutting Edge Staffing LLC
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $319
- Students counted
- 12
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,581
Structural Welding
Advanced Welding Institute LLC, Eagle River
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$22,000Program website, Structural Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLCMore details about Structural Welding at Advanced Welding Institute LLC
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,241
- Length
- 15 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $710
- Students counted
- 12
- a year, estimated
- $29,000
- price
- $22,000
Entry Level Welding Certificate (Boot Camp)
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,046Program website, Entry Level Welding Certificate (Boot Camp) at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Entry Level Welding Certificate (Boot Camp) at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 34
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,046
Welding Academy
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Local Programs, Fennimore
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$900More details about Welding Academy at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Local Programs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $900
Flux Core Arc Welding
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$948Program website, Flux Core Arc Welding at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Flux Core Arc Welding at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $948
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,106Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,106
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,106Program website, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,106
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Madison Area Technical College, Madison
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,227Program website, Gas Metal Arc Welding at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Metal Arc Welding at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,227
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,264Program website, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,264
Welding Apprentice
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,762Program website, Welding Apprentice at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Welding Apprentice at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 128 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,762
Welding / Maintenance & Fabrication
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,212Program website, Welding / Maintenance & Fabrication at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Welding / Maintenance & Fabrication at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,212
Career Pathways Bridge Mig Welding
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,275School website, Career Pathways Bridge Mig Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Career Pathways Bridge Mig Welding at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,275
Welding
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,850Program website, Welding at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Welding at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $550
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $6,850
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How to pay for welding classes in Wisconsin
Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin welding program numbers come from
Which Wisconsin welding programs are on this list?
These are the welding programs Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin offers.
How Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs