Welding schools in Kansas
We found 25 schools offering welding training in Kansas, with campuses in Great Bend, Concordia, Coffeyville, and Wichita and more. Welders in Kansas earn a median $49,410 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 25
- Public colleges
- 24
- Median pay in KS
- $49,410
- Cities with schools
- 7
24 welding schools
School results
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS · Public
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
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Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +10
Independence Community College
Independence, KS · Public
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS · Public
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +3
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +15
Welding schools by city
- Wichita (3 within 30 mi)
- Overland Park (3 within 30 mi)
- Lawrence (3 within 30 mi)
- Leavenworth (3 within 30 mi)
- El Dorado (3 within 30 mi)
- Parsons (4 within 30 mi)
- Independence (3 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in Kansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $49,410
- $23.75 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,790–$66,680
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in KS
- 6,370
- 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 Kansas?
We list 25 schools in Kansas with welding programs: 24 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Great Bend, Concordia, Coffeyville, Wichita, and El Dorado.
Are there community college welding programs in Kansas?
Yes. 24 public colleges in Kansas 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 Kansas?
Among the 25 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,265 to $20,194. 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 Kansas?
The median pay for welders in Kansas is $49,410 a year, and most earn between $37,790 and $66,680, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in Kansas?
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 Kansas
- CNA classes (25)
- Cosmetology schools (21)
- EMT and paramedic schools (21)
- Auto mechanic schools (19)
- IT schools (19)
- LPN programs (19)
- Criminal justice programs (16)
- Carpentry schools (15)
- Electrician schools (14)
- HVAC schools (13)
- Industrial maintenance schools (12)
- Nail tech schools (9)
- Fire science programs (9)
- Medical billing and coding schools (9)
- Auto body schools (9)
- Medical assistant schools (9)
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)
- Arkansas (26)
- Georgia (24)
- Alabama (21)
- Minnesota (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Washington (20)