Welding programs in Arkansas
32 welding programs at 26 Arkansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $36,190 one year after completion, 17% below the national median of $43,370. Median borrower debt is $8,250.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 150 | $41,080 | – | – |
| Arkansas Welding Academy | Jacksonville, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 69 | $40,507 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Northwest Technical Institute | Springdale, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 34 | $36,190 | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 68 | $34,925 | $7,000 | $80 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | $29,579 | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 56 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 55 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 69 | not reported | – | – |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 144 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 79 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 40 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 31 | not reported | – | – |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 61 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 50 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 55 | not reported | – | – |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 37 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 51 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 45 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 142 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 135 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 50 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 43 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a welding school in Arkansas
Employers often ask for a welding certification such as those offered by the American Welding Society. Those exams are separate from the school diploma, so ask each school how many weld-test hours you get in a booth.
- How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
- Which welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) and positions are covered?
- Does the school host certification tests on site?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying welding program in Arkansas?
By reported one-year earnings, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas leads at $41,080 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many welding programs are in Arkansas?
The Scorecard lists 32 certificate or associate programs in this field at 26 schools in Arkansas.