Welding schools in Arkansas
Looking for welding schools in Arkansas? There are 26, including 25 public colleges and 1 private career school. Welders in Arkansas earn a median $47,970 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 26
- Public colleges
- 25
- Median pay in AR
- $47,970
- Cities with schools
- 4
24 welding schools
School results
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +9
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +10
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis, AR · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +12
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +13
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +10
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +11
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +13
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +9
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
Batesville, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton
Morrilton, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +9
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena, AR · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +10
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +6
Welding schools by city
- Conway (3 within 30 mi)
- North Little Rock (3 within 30 mi)
- Cabot (3 within 30 mi)
- Batesville (3 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in Arkansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $47,970
- $23.06 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,380–$62,830
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AR
- 6,150
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.4%
- 40,300 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Arkansas?
We list 26 schools in Arkansas with welding programs: 25 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Blytheville, Beebe, Mountain Home, Newport, and Pocahontas.
Are there community college welding programs in Arkansas?
Yes. 25 public colleges in Arkansas offer welding. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does welding school cost in Arkansas?
Among the 26 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,385 to $35,590. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do welders make in Arkansas?
The median pay for welders in Arkansas is $47,970 a year, and most earn between $37,380 and $62,830, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in Arkansas?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Arkansas
- Cosmetology schools (30)
- EMT and paramedic schools (24)
- LPN programs (24)
- CNA classes (23)
- Criminal justice programs (23)
- Industrial maintenance schools (21)
- Auto mechanic schools (18)
- HVAC schools (16)
- Medical billing and coding schools (15)
- IT schools (14)
- Phlebotomy classes (14)
- CDL schools (11)
- CNC machining schools (11)
- Esthetician schools (11)
- Construction schools (10)
- Diesel mechanic schools (10)
Welding schools in other states
- Texas (75)
- California (69)
- North Carolina (59)
- Ohio (55)
- Florida (50)
- Illinois (44)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Michigan (30)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Tennessee (29)
- Kansas (25)
- Georgia (24)
- Alabama (21)
- Minnesota (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Washington (20)