Welding Schools in Arkansas

Arkansas has 26 schools with welding programs in this directory: 25 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 1,646 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $38,349 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at South Arkansas College, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

26
Schools with this program
1,646
Graduates last year
$38,349
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 26 welding schools in Arkansas

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South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,516
Graduates last year
147
Type
Public

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,600
Graduates last year
126
Type
Public

Arkansas Welding Academy

Jacksonville, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,713
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,507
Type
Private for-profit

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,901
Graduates last year
55
Type
Public

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,840
Graduates last year
55
Type
Public

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,030
Graduates last year
40
Type
Public

Northwest Technical Institute

Springdale, AR

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,440
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,190
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,349 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public welding programs in Arkansas?

Yes. 25 public schools offer it, including South Arkansas College, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, National Park College and Black River Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.