how many years of welding classes
Welding training programs cost $5,000-$15,000 at community colleges or technical schools. Programs may last two years and typically culminate in a certificate of completion. For example, Modern Welding School in Schenectady, N.Y., offers a three-month welding program for $6,000, which includes tuition, fees and materials.
Typical costs: 1  Welding training programs cost $5,000-$15,000 at community colleges or technical schools. 2  An associate's degree in welding costs $2,000-$31,000. 3  A bachelor's degree in welding costs $40,000-$100,000 and lasts about four years.  Apprenticeships in welding cost $0-$1,300 and last 3-5 years.