Welding Schools in New York

New York has 13 schools with welding programs in this directory: 11 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 446 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,500 to $19,118, with a median of $14,027 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $44,512 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Apex Technical School, Modern Welding School and Erie 1 BOCES.

13
Schools with this program
446
Graduates last year
$14,027
Median program tuition
$44,512
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 13 welding schools in New York

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Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$19,118
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
139
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,723
Type
Private nonprofit

Modern Welding School

Schenectady, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,100
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
81
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,822
Type
Private for-profit

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$5,500
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
69
Type
Public

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES

Liverpool, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,953
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,664
Type
Public

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,324
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,540
Type
Public

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,040
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does welding training cost in New York?

The median published tuition is $14,027 (range $5,500 to $19,118, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Erie 1 BOCES ($5,500), Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES ($6,800) and Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES ($9,953). 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 8 months to finish (2 to 9 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 $44,512 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 New York?

Yes. 11 public schools offer it, including Erie 1 BOCES, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi and Mohawk Valley Community 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.