Welding / Minnesota / Minneapolis
Compare welding programs near Minneapolis.
See 13 programs from 5 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Minneapolis. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- 5
- Reported tuition range
- $2,582–$54,395
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding & Metal FabricationDunwoody College of Technology · Minneapolis, MN | 0.7 mistraight line | Hybrid | $54,395+ $1,383 books and supplies = $55,778 reported total | 120 weeks | 49%51/104 exits | 70%73/104 eligible | $9,396second quarter |
| Welding TechnologyDunwoody College of Technology · Minneapolis, MN | 0.7 mistraight line | Hybrid | $25,298+ $270 books and supplies = $25,568 reported total | 60 weeks | 85%92/108 exits | 83%90/108 eligible | $8,650second quarter |
| GMAW Production Welder (MIG)Hennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 12.1 mistraight line | In person | $2,582+ $0 books and supplies = $2,582 reported total | 30 weeks | 32%77/237 exits | 77%183/237 eligible | $9,279second quarter |
| GTAW Production Welder (TIG)Hennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 12.1 mistraight line | In person | $2,582+ $0 books and supplies = $2,582 reported total | 30 weeks | 32%77/237 exits | 77%183/237 eligible | $9,279second quarter |
| Robotic Arc WeldingHennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 12.1 mistraight line | In person | $3,066+ $0 books and supplies = $3,066 reported total | 30 weeks | 32%77/237 exits | 77%183/237 eligible | $9,279second quarter |
| WeldingHennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 12.1 mistraight line | In person | $8,876+ $0 books and supplies = $8,876 reported total | 60 weeks | 32%77/237 exits | 77%183/237 eligible | $9,279second quarter |
| Basic WeldingCentury College · White Bear Lake, MN | 15.4 mistraight line | In person | $2,646+ $0 books and supplies = $2,646 reported total | 30 weeks | 69%77/112 exits | 78%87/112 eligible | $7,935second quarter |
| Basic WeldingAnoka Technical College · Anoka, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 2 other profiles from this provider | 18.0 mistraight line | In person | $2,923+ $0 books and supplies = $2,923 reported total | 30 weeks | 74%276/372 exits | 85%316/372 eligible | $7,133second quarter |
| Pipe WelderAnoka Technical College · Anoka, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 2 other profiles from this provider | 18.0 mistraight line | In person | $2,923+ $0 books and supplies = $2,923 reported total | 30 weeks | 74%276/372 exits | 85%316/372 eligible | $7,133second quarter |
| Robotic and Laser WeldingAnoka Technical College · Anoka, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 1 other profile from this provider | 18.0 mistraight line | In person | $11,522+ $0 books and supplies = $11,522 reported total | 120 weeks | 26%31/118 exits | 84%99/118 eligible | $8,371second quarter |
| WeldingAnoka Technical College · Anoka, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 1 other profile from this provider | 18.0 mistraight line | In person | $11,350+ $0 books and supplies = $11,350 reported total | 120 weeks | 26%31/118 exits | 84%99/118 eligible | $8,371second quarter |
| Welding TechnologyAnoka Technical College · Anoka, MNSame reported outcome figures appear on 2 other profiles from this provider | 18.0 mistraight line | In person | $5,847+ $0 books and supplies = $5,847 reported total | 60 weeks | 74%276/372 exits | 85%316/372 eligible | $7,133second quarter |
| Welding TechnologyDakota County Technical College · Rosemount, MN | 18.2 mistraight line | In person | $6,264+ $0 books and supplies = $6,264 reported total | 60 weeks | 88%281/321 exits | 85%274/321 eligible | $10,776second quarter |
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Among 13 nearby programs reporting both amounts, GMAW Production Welder (MIG) at Hennepin Technical College shares the lowest reported combined amount with 1 other program: $2,582 ($2,582 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $2,582 to $55,778. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
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.