Corsicana, TexasPublic, 4-Year

Navarro College Welding Program

An associate degree and 5 certificates, $3,008 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Navarro College Offer for Welding Students?

Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,008 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 75 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Navarro College

Schedule. Welding on Wheels (Waxahachie) sample schedule: evening classes 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, in 8-week blocks.

Testing. Welding on Wheels students earn an entry level welding certificate and two industry-based certifications: NCCER Core and OSHA 10.

Navarro College Welding Tuition: $3,008 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,008
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,578
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,969
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
72
2024–25
Welding associate degrees
3
2024–25
Graduation rate
23%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
6,557
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 Degree and Certificates at Navarro College

AwardTypeLength
Welding Technology (Associate of Applied Science)Associate
Welding Technology II CertificateCertificate
Gas Tungsten and Metal Arc Welding CertificateCertificate
Shield Metal Arc Welding CertificateCertificate
Entry Level Welding CertificateCertificate4 months
Production Welder Certificate (Dual Credit)Certificate

As listed on Navarro College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

What you'll Learn in Navarro College's Welding Program

Navarro brings welding to Waxahachie in a bus-sized mobile lab with evening classes leading to a four-month entry-level certificate plus NCCER Core and OSHA 10.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Fabrication and blueprint readinglayout and fitting

2 Campuses Teach Welding at Navarro College

  • Corsicana
  • Navarro College-Waxahachie (Welding on Wheels mobile lab)

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Navarro College's own site.

Visit navarrocollege.edu

What Welders Earn in Texas

Across Texas, the median welder wage is $53,340 a year, from $38,380 at the 10th percentile to $80,240 at the 90th, with 52,000 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Navarro College Welding FAQ

Does Navarro College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Navarro College offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in welding at Corsicana, Navarro College-Waxahachie (Welding on Wheels mobile lab). Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), fabrication and blueprint reading.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Navarro College?

Navarro College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,008 for a full-time year (in-district) and $6,578 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,969. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Navarro College?

Entry Level Welding Certificate: 4 months.

Does Navarro College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Welding on Wheels (Waxahachie) sample schedule: evening classes 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, in 8-week blocks.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Navarro College?

Welding on Wheels students earn an entry level welding certificate and two industry-based certifications: NCCER Core and OSHA 10.

How Much Do Welders Make in Texas?

The median welder wage in Texas is $53,340 a year, and the middle half earn between $45,750 and $64,770 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. navarrocollege.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 227146
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025