6 schools · Idaho
Welding schools in Idaho
6 schools in Idaho offer welding programs (6 of them public), with 6 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $52,123 a year after finishing, compared with $42,730 nationally.
All welding programs in Idaho
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID | Public university | Certificate | 52 | $59,367 | $82,683 | $6,500 | $8,914 |
| College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | Community college | Associate degree | 22 | $45,039 | $46,366 | n/a | $3,854 |
| College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | Community college | Certificate | 58 | $44,878 | $45,870 | $7,250 | $3,854 |
| Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID | Public university | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | $66,138 | n/a | $8,914 |
| College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | $54,229 | n/a | $3,630 |
| North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'Alene, ID | Community college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | $44,645 | n/a | $3,528 |
| College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID | Community college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,630 |
| College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls, ID | Community college | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,528 |
| College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls, ID | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,528 |
| Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston, ID | Public university | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,876 |
| Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston, ID | Public university | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,876 |
| North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'Alene, ID | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,528 |
Cities with the most programs: Pocatello (1), Nampa (1), Idaho Falls (1), Coeur d'Alene (1), Twin Falls (1), Lewiston (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Idaho?
6 schools in Idaho awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 6 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which welding program in Idaho has the highest earnings?
Idaho State University in Pocatello, where certificate graduates earned a median of $59,367 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest welding school in Idaho?
By yearly tuition and fees, North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene charges $3,528 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do welding graduates make in Idaho?
The typical certificate program in Idaho reported median earnings of $52,123 one year after graduation and $45,870 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Welding schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.