Welding Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 27 schools with welding programs in this directory: 25 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,095 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,108 to $22,847, with a median of $4,419 across the 45 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,826 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown.

27
Schools with this program
1,095
Graduates last year
$4,419
Median program tuition
$42,826
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 27 welding schools in Tennessee

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William R Moore College of Technology

Memphis, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$11,118
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,065
Type
Private nonprofit

TCAT Athens

Athens, TN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,419
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,360
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does welding training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $4,419 (range $4,108 to $22,847, 45 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski ($4,108), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown ($4,119) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville ($4,119). 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 12 months to finish (6 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 42 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,826 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 Tennessee?

Yes. 25 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston.

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.