Blytheville Welding Schools

Welding Schools in Blytheville, AR

Arkansas Northeastern College trains welders in Blytheville, and 6 more welding schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There a Welding School in Blytheville?

  • Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, 3 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in General Technology (Welding) and Technical Certificate - Welding.
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in Newbern, TN, 38 miles away, offers Gas Metal Arc Welder and Shielded Metal Arc Welder.
  • Arkansas State University-Newport in Jonesboro, 44 miles away, offers Technical Certificate in Welding and Certificate of Proficiency in Manufacturing Welding.
  • Welding classes in Blytheville: 4 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
  • Welder pay in Arkansas: a median $47,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best Welding Schools in Blytheville for What You Need

Welding Schools in Blytheville and the Surrounding Area

Blytheville · 3 mi from BlythevillePublic, 2-year

Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville, Arkansas

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in welding

  • Lowest Tuition in AR
  • AWS Testing
Tuition / year
$2,570
in-district, 2024–25
Welding awards
58
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Blytheville; the lowest resident tuition of the 4 welding schools here ($2,570); a degree option on top of certificates.

Teaches Stick · TIG · Pipe · Fabrication

Newbern, TN · 38 mi from BlythevillePublic, 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Newbern, Tennessee

Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • Pipe Welding
Welding awards offered
4
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
61
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend sections.

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting

Jonesboro · 44 mi from BlythevillePublic, 2-year

Arkansas State University-Newport, Jonesboro, Arkansas

Offers 4 certificates and one other award in welding

  • Pipe Welding
  • Robotic Welding
Tuition / year
$3,312
in-state, 2024–25
Welding awards
37
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting

Memphis, TN · 55 mi from BlythevillePublic, 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • Pipe Welding
Welding awards offered
4
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
66
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend sections.

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication

Memphis, TN · 55 mi from BlythevillePrivate nonprofit, 2-year

William R Moore College of Technology, Memphis, Tennessee

Offers an associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$9,723
all students, 2024–25
Welding awards
40
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend sections; a degree option on top of certificates.

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication

West Memphis · 57 mi from BlythevillePublic, 2-year

Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis, Arkansas

Offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in welding

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,216
in-district, 2024–25
Welding awards
152
conferred 2024–25

The most welding awards nearby (152 in 2024-2025); the highest college-wide graduation rate here (58%); a degree option on top of certificates.

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication

Jackson, TN · 60 mi from BlythevillePublic, 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, Jackson, Tennessee

Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • Pipe Welding
Welding awards offered
4
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
63
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend sections.

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication

Tuition and welding awards: NCES College Navigator, 2024–25. Programs and processes: each school's own welding page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Blytheville.

Arkansas Northeastern College and 6 More Programs Within 60 Miles

CollegeDistanceTuition and feesWelding awardsGraduation rate
Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville3 miles$2,57058 certificates49%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology NorthwestNewbern, TN38 miles61 certificates
Arkansas State University-NewportJonesboro44 miles$3,31237 certificates46%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisMemphis, TN55 miles66 certificates
William R Moore College of TechnologyMemphis, TN55 miles$9,72336 certificates, 4 associate50%
Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis57 miles$3,216152 certificates58%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonJackson, TN60 miles63 certificates

Welding programs near Blytheville, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time resident rate. Awards: welding credentials conferred (IPEDS, via NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is college-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.

Welding Classes in Blytheville: 4 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Arkansas Northeastern CollegeTechnical certificate is one year; SMAW and TIG certificates of proficiency are one semester each.
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology NorthwestFull time or part time; day and night classes; typical length 12 months (1,296 clock hours)
  • Arkansas State University-NewportTechnical certificate length 9 months; starts Fall and Spring.
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisFull-time day sections at Main Campus and Bartlett Extension Campus; full-time night section at Main Campus (1,296 clock hours)
  • William R Moore College of TechnologyDay diploma: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; night certificate: Mon/Wed 6:30-9:30 p.m. or Tue/Thurs 6:30-9:30 p.m. (nights offered subject to availability)
  • Arkansas State University Mid-SouthCertificates take one semester; the AAS takes 4 semesters (1-4 semesters, 16-62 credit hours). All welding classes are in-person; AAS general education has online classes.
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonFull-time day sections at Main, Whiteville, Stanton and Lexington; part-time night section at Chester County High School meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (1,296 clock hours)

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Blytheville?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Arkansas State University-Newport and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis offer certificates only; Arkansas Northeastern College, William R Moore College of Technology and Arkansas State University Mid-South also award a welding associate degree, which adds general education and takes about two years full time.

  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology NorthwestGas Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours; Shielded Metal Arc Welder: 864 clock hours; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: 1,066 clock hours
  • Arkansas State University-NewportTechnical Certificate in Welding: 30 credit hours
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisShielded Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours; Gas Metal Arc Welder: 864 clock hours; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: 1,296 clock hours
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonShielded Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours; Gas Metal Arc Welder: 864 clock hours; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: 1,296 clock hours

Welder Pay in Arkansas

Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Arkansas (6,150 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About Welding Schools in Blytheville

How Much Do Welding Schools in Blytheville Cost?

Arkansas Northeastern College charges the least, $2,570 a year for full-time residents in 2024-2025; William R Moore College of Technology charges $9,723. Books, tools and protective gear cost extra (Arkansas Northeastern College budgets $599 for books and supplies).

How Long Does Welding School Take Near Blytheville?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest lists Gas Metal Arc Welder (432 clock hours) and Shielded Metal Arc Welder (864 clock hours), Arkansas State University-Newport lists Technical Certificate in Welding (30 credit hours) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis lists Shielded Metal Arc Welder (432 clock hours) and Gas Metal Arc Welder (864 clock hours).

How Much Do Welders Make in Blytheville?

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Arkansas earn a median $47,970 a year (BLS, May 2025), 11% below the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $62,830.

What Is the Best Welding School Near Blytheville?

Arkansas State University Mid-South scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 152 welding awards in 2024-2025. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks second.

Are There Night Welding Classes Near Blytheville?

Yes. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis and William R Moore College of Technology publish evening or weekend sections: Full time or part time; day and night classes; typical length 12 months (1,296 clock hours)

Welding Programs Near Blytheville but Farther Out

  • Black River Technical College, Pocahontas62 miles
  • Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, MO65 miles
  • Delta Technical College-Mississippi, Horn Lake, MS68 miles

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Sources

  1. Official welding program pages of the 7 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.