Where Can You Study Welding Near Nashville?
- University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, 25 miles away, awarded 45 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in De Queen, 30 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in General Technology - General and Pipe Welding Pathway and Technical Certificate of Welding Technology.
- Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX, 37 miles away, offers Welding Associate of Applied Science and Welding One-Year Certificate.
- Welder pay in Arkansas: a median $47,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Nashville
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope | 25 miles | 45 certificates |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen | 30 miles | 141 certificates |
| Texarkana CollegeTexarkana, TX | 37 miles | 98 certificates, 5 associate |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena | 50 miles | 48 certificates |
| National Park CollegeHot Springs | 58 miles | 121 certificates |
| Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern | 66 miles | 99 certificates, 2 associate |
Welding programs near Nashville, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
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.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 5 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.