Oklahoma has 30 schools with welding programs in this directory: 28 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,439 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $1,013 to $21,500, with a median of $2,225 across the 26 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $34,327 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa, Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee and Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester.
The median published tuition is $2,225 (range $1,013 to $21,500, 26 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at High Plains Technology Center ($1,013), Meridian Technology Center ($1,800) and Chisholm Trail Technology Center ($1,800). 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 (5 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do welding graduates earn?
Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,327 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 Oklahoma?
Yes. 28 public schools offer it, including Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee, Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester, Tulsa Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center and High Plains Technology Center.
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.