4 schools · Nevada
Welding schools in Nevada
4 schools in Nevada offer welding programs (4 of them public), with 4 certificate and 4 associate programs between them.
All welding programs in Nevada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV | Community college | Certificate | 72 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,575 |
| College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,575 |
| Great Basin CollegeElko, NV | Public technical school | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,200 |
| Great Basin CollegeElko, NV | Public technical school | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,200 |
| Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno, NV | Public technical school | Certificate | 132 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,502 |
| Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno, NV | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,502 |
| Western Nevada CollegeCarson City, NV | Community college | Certificate | 153 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,445 |
| Western Nevada CollegeCarson City, NV | Community college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,445 |
Cities with the most programs: Las Vegas (1), Elko (1), Reno (1), Carson City (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Nevada?
4 schools in Nevada awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 4 associate programs.
What is the cheapest welding school in Nevada?
By yearly tuition and fees, Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno charges $3,502 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.