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Welding Technology / Welder programs in Arkansas

26 colleges in Arkansas offer Welding Technology / Welder, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from South Arkansas College, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, and University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Welding Technology / Welder. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • South Arkansas College

    El Dorado, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,486
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,521
  • Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,385
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,775
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

    Fort Smith, AR · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,574
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,102
  • National Park College

    Hot Springs, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $12,720
    Graduation rate
    35%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,444
  • Black River Technical College

    Pocahontas, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,095
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,818
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers

    Malvern, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,070
    Graduation rate
    26%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,374
  • University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

    Hope, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,270
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,162
  • Arkansas Welding Academy

    Jacksonville, AR · Less than 2-year · Private for-profit

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $35,590
    Graduation rate
    94%
    Median debt
    $5,500
  • Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,848
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $29,552
  • Arkansas State University-Newport

    Newport, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,444
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,524
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello

    Monticello, AR · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $14,287
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,902
  • Arkansas Tech University

    Russellville, AR · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $12,970
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,766
  • North Arkansas College

    Harrison, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,180
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,653
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

    North Little Rock, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks)
    Average net price
    $14,327
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,722
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

    Mountain Home, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,847
    Graduation rate
    44%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,238
  • Ozarka College

    Melbourne, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,543
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $29,314
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

    Morrilton, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,725
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,924
  • Arkansas State University Mid-South

    West Memphis, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,427
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $31,857
  • Southeast Arkansas College

    Pine Bluff, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks)
    Average net price
    $19,038
    Graduation rate
    28%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,603
  • East Arkansas Community College

    Forrest City, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,220
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $28,471
  • Northwest Technical Institute

    Springdale, AR · Less than 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $15,992
    Graduation rate
    74%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,513
  • Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,842
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $30,037
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech

    Camden, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,018
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,376
  • Arkansas Northeastern College

    Blytheville, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,375
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,169
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

    Batesville, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,044
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,706
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe

    Beebe, AR · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $11,698
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,603

Program 48.0508, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).