Welding programs in Louisiana
16 welding programs at 14 Louisiana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $35,402 one year after completion, 18% below the national median of $43,370. Median borrower debt is $9,235.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 433 | $42,619 | $9,235 | $105 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 163 | $37,985 | $8,958 | $102 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | Minden, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 151 | $36,736 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Northshore Technical Community College | Lacombe, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 404 | $34,067 | $9,250 | $105 |
| Compass Career College | Hammond, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 9 | $33,149 | – | – |
| South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 63 | $29,955 | $8,500 | $97 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 71 | not reported | $10,217 | $116 |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Nunez Community College | Chalmette, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Schriever, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 70 | not reported | – | – |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 113 | not reported | – | – |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| River Parishes Community College | Gonzales, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 106 | not reported | – | – |
| Fortis College-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | – | not reported | $13,000 | $148 |
*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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana?
By reported one-year earnings, Central Louisiana Technical Community College leads at $42,619 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many welding programs are in Louisiana?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 14 schools in Louisiana.