Welding schools in Tennessee
We found 29 schools offering welding training in Tennessee, with campuses in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga and more. Welders in Tennessee earn a median $48,040 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 29
- Public colleges
- 27
- Median pay in TN
- $48,040
- Cities with schools
- 15
24 welding schools
School results
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Pharmacy technician
- +12
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN · Private
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +1
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Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN · Public
- Welding
- Medical billing & coding
- Culinary arts
- +5
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, TN · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Dickson, TN · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
Harriman, TN · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +8
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
Hartsville, TN · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +6
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
Paris, TN · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro
Jacksboro, TN · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +10
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Jackson, TN · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
Livingston, TN · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +7
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
McKenzie, TN · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +3
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
McMinnville, TN · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- CNC machining
- +8
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +14
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
Morristown, TN · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Welding schools by city
- Memphis (4 within 30 mi)
- Knoxville (3 within 30 mi)
- Murfreesboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Franklin (3 within 30 mi)
- Hendersonville (3 within 30 mi)
- Smyrna (3 within 30 mi)
- Kingsport (3 within 30 mi)
- Collierville (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (4 within 30 mi)
- Cleveland (3 within 30 mi)
- Oak Ridge (4 within 30 mi)
- Bristol (3 within 30 mi)
- Elizabethton (3 within 30 mi)
- Harriman (3 within 30 mi)
- Jacksboro (4 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in Tennessee
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $48,040
- $23.10 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,840–$64,200
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TN
- 12,510
- 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 Tennessee?
We list 29 schools in Tennessee with welding programs: 27 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Cleveland.
Are there community college welding programs in Tennessee?
Yes. 27 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Among the 27 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,983 to $32,544. 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 Tennessee?
The median pay for welders in Tennessee is $48,040 a year, and most earn between $37,840 and $64,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee
- Cosmetology schools (43)
- Industrial maintenance schools (33)
- CNC machining schools (26)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Auto mechanic schools (24)
- Medical assistant schools (24)
- LPN programs (23)
- IT schools (22)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Construction schools (19)
- Dental assistant schools (18)
- EMT and paramedic schools (16)
- Surgical tech schools (15)
- Medical billing and coding schools (15)
- Auto body schools (14)
Welding schools in other states
- Texas (75)
- California (69)
- North Carolina (59)
- Ohio (55)
- Florida (50)
- Illinois (44)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Michigan (30)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Arkansas (26)
- Kansas (25)
- Georgia (24)
- Alabama (21)
- Minnesota (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Washington (20)