Welding / Washington / Seattle
Compare welding programs near Seattle.
See 11 programs from 4 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Seattle. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- 4
- Reported tuition range
- $1,985–$11,034
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding IntroductionLake Washington Institute of Technology · Kirkland, WA | 9.9 mistraight line | In person | $2,820+ $0 books and supplies = $2,820 reported total | 22 weeks | 87%55/63 exits | 73%64/88 eligible | $9,625second quarter |
| Certified WeldingRenton Technical College · Renton, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 1 other profile from this provider | 11.0 mistraight line | In person | $10,772+ $0 books and supplies = $10,772 reported total | 55 weeks | 63%24/38 exits | 58%48/83 eligible | $5,670second quarter |
| Entry WelderRenton Technical College · Renton, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 1 other profile from this provider | 11.0 mistraight line | Hybrid | $6,769+ $0 books and supplies = $6,769 reported total | 30 weeks | 63%24/38 exits | 58%48/83 eligible | $5,670second quarter |
| Advanced Arc WeldingGreen River College · Auburn, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.2 mistraight line | Hybrid | $2,531+ $0 books and supplies = $2,531 reported total | 22 weeks | 72%31/43 exits | 69%31/45 eligible | $11,263second quarter |
| Basic Arc & FlameGreen River College · Auburn, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.2 mistraight line | Hybrid | $2,531+ $0 books and supplies = $2,531 reported total | 22 weeks | 72%31/43 exits | 69%31/45 eligible | $11,263second quarter |
| Intermediate Arc & FlameGreen River College · Auburn, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.2 mistraight line | In person | $2,531+ $0 books and supplies = $2,531 reported total | 22 weeks | 72%31/43 exits | 69%31/45 eligible | $11,263second quarter |
| Welding TechnologyGreen River College · Auburn, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.2 mistraight line | Hybrid | $6,902+ $0 books and supplies = $6,902 reported total | 60 weeks | 72%31/43 exits | 69%31/45 eligible | $11,263second quarter |
| WelderBates Technical College · Tacoma, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.8 mistraight line | In person | $2,707+ $0 books and supplies = $2,707 reported total | 30 weeks | 48%15/31 exits | 77%20/26 eligible | $10,113second quarter |
| Welder IBates Technical College · Tacoma, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.8 mistraight line | In person | $1,985+ $0 books and supplies = $1,985 reported total | 22 weeks | 48%15/31 exits | 77%20/26 eligible | $10,113second quarter |
| Welder IIBates Technical College · Tacoma, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.8 mistraight line | In person | $1,985+ $0 books and supplies = $1,985 reported total | 22 weeks | 48%15/31 exits | 77%20/26 eligible | $10,113second quarter |
| WeldingBates Technical College · Tacoma, WASame reported outcome figures appear on 3 other profiles from this provider | 26.8 mistraight line | In person | $11,034+ $0 books and supplies = $11,034 reported total | 60 weeks | 48%15/31 exits | 77%20/26 eligible | $10,113second quarter |
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Among 11 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Welder I at Bates Technical College shares the lowest reported combined amount with 1 other program: $1,985 ($1,985 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $1,985 to $11,034. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
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BLS metro area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
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.