Welding Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 55 schools with welding programs in this directory: 47 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,215 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,490 to $25,676, with a median of $8,790 across the 31 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $44,772 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Ohio Technical College and Lorain County Community College.

55
Schools with this program
1,215
Graduates last year
$8,790
Median program tuition
$44,772
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Welding Schools by city in Ohio

All 55 welding schools in Ohio

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Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$25,676
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
106
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,248
Type
Private for-profit

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,109
Graduates last year
78
Type
Public

Elite Welding Academy LLC

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,800
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
69
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,221
Type
Private for-profit

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH

Award
Certificate
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,946
Type
Public

Fortis College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,268
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,064
Type
Private for-profit

Vantage Career Center

Van Wert, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$2,275
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
28
Type
Public

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,690
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,011
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,694
Type
Private for-profit

ETI Technical College of Niles

Niles, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$11,350
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,787
Type
Private for-profit

Auburn Career Center

Concord Twp, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,500
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,132
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,875
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,702
Type
Public

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$8,466
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,697
Type
Public

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,938
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Clark State College

Springfield, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,633
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Elite Welding Academy South Point

South Point, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,800
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,221
Type
Private for-profit

Knox County Career Center

Mount Vernon, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$7,672
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

Tri-Rivers Career Center

Marion, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,159
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,960
Graduates last year
6
Type
Private nonprofit

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does welding training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $8,790 (range $1,490 to $25,676, 31 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Wayne County Schools Career Center ($1,490), Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center ($1,980) and Vantage Career Center ($2,275). 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 (2 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $44,772 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 Ohio?

Yes. 47 public schools offer it, including Lorain County Community College, Owens Community College, Pioneer Career and Technology Center, Apollo Career Center and Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus.

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.