Welding Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 40 schools with welding programs in this directory: 21 public and 19 private. Together they graduated 830 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,772 to $23,100, with a median of $12,553 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $49,087 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Philadelphia Technician Training, Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc and Pennsylvania College of Technology.

40
Schools with this program
830
Graduates last year
$12,553
Median program tuition
$49,087
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Welding Schools by city in Pennsylvania

All 40 welding schools in Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Technician Training

Philadelphia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$23,000
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
108
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,528
Type
Private nonprofit

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,690
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$63,054
Type
Public

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,713
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,489
Type
Private for-profit

Triangle Tech-Chambersburg

Chambersburg, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,290
Type
Private for-profit

All-State Career School-Pittsburgh

West Mifflin, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,484
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,004
Type
Private for-profit

Johnson College

Scranton, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$22,100
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,223
Type
Private nonprofit

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
15
Type
Private for-profit

Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,364
Type
Private for-profit

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,346
Type
Private nonprofit

Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,364
Type
Private for-profit

Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,290
Type
Private for-profit

Laurel Technical Institute

Hermitage, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
11
Type
Private for-profit

Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury

Sunbury, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,754
Type
Private for-profit

Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois

Falls Creek, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,754
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does welding training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $12,553 (range $4,772 to $23,100, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Schuylkill Technology Center ($4,772), Clearfield County Career and Technology Center ($7,200) and Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center ($8,790). 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 (6 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $49,087 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 21 public schools offer it, including Pennsylvania College of Technology, York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education, Community College of Allegheny County, Harrisburg Area Community College and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

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.