Welding Schools in West Virginia

West Virginia has 13 schools with welding programs in this directory: 13 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 122 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,800 to $5,300, with a median of $4,692 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

The largest programs by graduates are at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Ben Franklin Career Center and New River Community and Technical College.

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Schools with this program
122
Graduates last year
$4,692
Median program tuition

All 13 welding schools in West Virginia

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Common questions

How much does welding training cost in West Virginia?

The median published tuition is $4,692 (range $2,800 to $5,300, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fred W Eberle Technical Center ($2,800), Mercer County Technical Education Center ($3,575) and Cabell County Career Technology Center ($4,489). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does welding school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (7 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

Are there public welding programs in West Virginia?

Yes. 13 public schools offer it, including West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Ben Franklin Career Center, New River Community and Technical College, Fred W Eberle Technical Center and Mercer County Technical Education Center.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.