Welding Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 18 schools with welding programs in this directory: 16 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 421 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,960 to $18,716, with a median of $7,100 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,296 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri and Ozarks Technical Community College.

18
Schools with this program
421
Graduates last year
$7,100
Median program tuition
$42,296
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 18 welding schools in Missouri

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Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,372
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,994
Type
Public

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,670
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,970
Type
Private nonprofit

East Central College

Union, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,392
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,296
Type
Public

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,450
Graduates last year
28
Type
Public

State Technical College of Missouri

Linn, MO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,460
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,814
Type
Public

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,048
Graduates last year
19
Type
Public

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,400
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,960
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,070
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does welding training cost in Missouri?

The median published tuition is $7,100 (range $2,960 to $18,716, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Waynesville Career Center ($2,960), Southern Missouri Technical Institute ($6,650) and Grand River Technical School ($7,000). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does welding school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (9 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,296 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 Missouri?

Yes. 16 public schools offer it, including Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, Ozarks Technical Community College, East Central College, Crowder College and State Technical College of Missouri.

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.