Nashville, TennesseePrivate for-Profit, 2-Year

Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Welding Program

A diploma, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Offer for Welding Students?

Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee offers a diploma in welding through its Welding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe program. The school awarded 190 welding credentials in 2024–25, more than any other Tennessee school here. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

Schedule. Day, Afternoon, Evening Programs; day schedule approximately 42 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks).

Testing. Students can earn an AWS SENSE Certificate of Completion in process modules (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW or FCAW).

Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville by the Numbers: 190 Welding Awards in 2024–25

Welding certificates awarded
190
2024–25
Students enrolled
967
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count welding credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

Welding Programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

AwardTypeLength
Welding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe (WLDX210)Diploma40.0 semester credit hours (960 instructional hours)

As listed on Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

A 960-hour diploma at the Nashville Auto-Diesel College campus with dedicated SMAW and GMAW/FCAW pipe courses and day, afternoon and evening schedules.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingoxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, air carbon arc cutting
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading

Where you'll Train: Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC)

  • Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC)2813 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville's own site.

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What Welders Earn Around Nashville

Welders in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area earn a median $49,460 a year. Across Tennessee, the median welder wage is $48,040 a year, from $37,840 at the 10th percentile to $64,200 at the 90th, with 12,510 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Welding FAQ

Does Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville offers a diploma in welding at Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC). Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville?

Welding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe (WLDX210): 40.0 semester credit hours (960 instructional hours).

Does Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Day, Afternoon, Evening Programs; day schedule approximately 42 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks).

Can You Get Welding Certified at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville?

Students can earn an AWS SENSE Certificate of Completion in process modules (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW or FCAW).

How Much Do Welders Make in Tennessee?

The median welder wage in Tennessee is $48,040 a year, and the middle half earn between $41,600 and $57,450 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. lincolntech.edu: Welding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 221148
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025