Welding / Indiana / South Bend
Compare welding programs near South Bend.
See 3 programs from 2 providers within 30 straight-line miles of South Bend. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- Distinct providers
- 2
- Reported tuition range
- $1,950–$3,200
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Certification Preparation (south Bend/elkhart) (4784 South Bend)Ivy Tech Community College · South Bend, IN | 0.6 mistraight line | In person | $3,200+ $0 books and supplies = $3,200 reported total | 10 weeks | 91%168/184 exits | 43%73/170 eligible | $8,220second quarter |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding Certification Training (6034 South Bend)South Bend Schools Adult Education · South Bend, IN | 4.4 mistraight line | In person | $1,950+ $120 books and supplies = $2,070 reported total | 12 weeks | 93%28/30 exits | 76%22/29 eligible | $7,360second quarter |
| Welding Certification Preparation (south Bend/elkhart) (4783 Goshen)Ivy Tech Community College · Goshen, IN | 25.8 mistraight line | In person | $3,200+ $0 books and supplies = $3,200 reported total | 10 weeks | 80%37/46 exits | 70%32/46 eligible | $10,106second quarter |
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Among 3 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Gas Metal Arc Welding Certification Training (6034 South Bend) at South Bend Schools Adult Education has the lowest reported combined amount: $2,070 ($1,950 tuition and fees + $120 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $2,070 to $3,200. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
One related occupation is Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (SOC 51-4121) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.