Welding schools in Texas

We found 75 schools offering welding training in Texas, with campuses in Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin and more. Welders in Texas earn a median $53,340 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
75
Public colleges
52
Median pay in TX
$53,340
Cities with schools
31

24 welding schools

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  1. Alvin Community College

    Alvin, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +9
  2. Amarillo College

    Amarillo, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +21
  3. Angelina College

    Lufkin, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +12
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  5. Austin Community College District

    Austin, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +25
  6. Blinn College District

    Brenham, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • HVAC technician
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +10
  7. Brazosport College

    Lake Jackson, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8
  8. Central Texas College

    Killeen, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +11
  9. CET-El Paso

    El Paso, TX · Private

    • Welding
    • CDL & truck driving
  10. Cisco College

    Cisco, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +9
  11. Clarendon College

    Clarendon, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +2
  12. Coastal Bend College

    Beeville, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +8
  13. College of the Mainland

    Texas City, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +10
  14. Collin County Community College District

    McKinney, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21
  15. Fortis College - Houston South

    Houston, TX · Private

    • Welding
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +1
  16. Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

    Grand Prairie, TX · Private

    • Welding
    • HVAC technician
    • CNC machining
    • +3
  17. Southwest Texas College

    Uvalde, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +9
  18. St. Philip's College

    San Antonio, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +25
  19. Texas State Technical College

    Waco, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17
  20. Trinity Valley Community College

    Athens, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15
  21. Vernon College

    Vernon, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13
  22. Victoria College

    Victoria, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +5
  23. Weatherford College

    Weatherford, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +11
  24. Western Texas College

    Snyder, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • Electrician
    • Medical assistant
    • +1
  25. Wharton County Junior College

    Wharton, TX · Public

    • Welding
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +12

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What welders earn in Texas

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$53,340
$25.64 an hour
Typical range
$38,380–$80,240
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TX
52,000
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 Texas?

We list 75 schools in Texas with welding programs: 52 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 22 private career schools. Campuses are in Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Austin, and Corpus Christi.

Are there community college welding programs in Texas?

Yes. 52 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?

Among the 73 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,342 to $35,101. 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 Texas?

The median pay for welders in Texas is $53,340 a year, and most earn between $38,380 and $80,240, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a welding school in Texas?

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.