Welding Schools in Kansas

Kansas has 26 schools with welding programs in this directory: 25 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 1,233 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,750 to $9,300, with a median of $8,750 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $45,387 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Washburn Institute of Technology and Neosho County Community College.

26
Schools with this program
1,233
Graduates last year
$8,750
Median program tuition
$45,387
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 26 welding schools in Kansas

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Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
106
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,474
Type
Public

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,630
Graduates last year
62
Type
Public

Salina Area Technical College

Salina, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,128
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,631
Type
Public

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,744
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,871
Type
Public

Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott, KS

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,570
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,736
Type
Public

Heartland Welding Academy

Andover, KS

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,300
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
44
Type
Private for-profit

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$10,740
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,196
Type
Public

Garden City Community College

Garden City, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,840
Graduates last year
36
Type
Public

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,650
Graduates last year
33
Type
Public

Labette Community College

Parsons, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,160
Graduates last year
25
Type
Public

Coffeyville Community College

Coffeyville, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,780
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

Fort Hays Tech North Central

Beloit, KS

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,910
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,143
Type
Public

Highland Community College

Highland, KS

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,650
Graduates last year
17
Type
Public

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,704
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Pratt Community College

Pratt, KS

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,448
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does welding training cost in Kansas?

The median published tuition is $8,750 (range $8,750 to $9,300, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College ($8,750) and Heartland Welding Academy ($9,300). 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 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $45,387 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 Kansas?

Yes. 25 public schools offer it, including Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Washburn Institute of Technology, Neosho County Community College, Cowley County Community College and Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas 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.