Senatobia, MississippiPublic, 2-Year

Northwest Mississippi Community College Welding Program

A certificate, $3,740 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Northwest Mississippi Community College Offer for Welding Students?

Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi offers a certificate in welding through its Welding and Cutting Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,740 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 26 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Northwest Mississippi Community College

Schedule. Two semesters; fall entry only; Senatobia day and evening, Batesville day.

Testing. AWS Entry Level I certification.

Northwest Mississippi Community College Welding Tuition: $3,740 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,740
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,250
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
26
2024–25
Graduation rate
45%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
7,867
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.

The Northwest Mississippi Community College Welding Certificate

AwardTypeLength
Career CertificateCertificate30 hours

As listed on Northwest Mississippi Community College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

What you'll Learn in Northwest Mississippi Community College's Welding Program

A selective, fall-entry-only two-semester certificate with an evening section at Senatobia and an application window from October to March.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingcarbon arc cutting, oxyfuel cutting

2 Campuses Teach Welding at Northwest Mississippi Community College

  • Senatobia Campus (Day & Evening)
  • Batesville Campus (Day)

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

Visit northwestms.edu

What Welders Earn in Mississippi

Across Mississippi, the median welder wage is $51,100 a year, from $36,800 at the 10th percentile to $64,440 at the 90th, with 6,460 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Northwest Mississippi Community College Welding FAQ

Does Northwest Mississippi Community College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Northwest Mississippi Community College offers a certificate in welding at Senatobia Campus (Day & Evening), Batesville Campus (Day). Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Northwest Mississippi Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,740 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $2,250. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Career Certificate: 30 hours.

Does Northwest Mississippi Community College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Two semesters; fall entry only; Senatobia day and evening, Batesville day.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

AWS Entry Level I certification.

How Much Do Welders Make in Mississippi?

The median welder wage in Mississippi is $51,100 a year, and the middle half earn between $41,000 and $63,440 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. northwestms.edu: Welding and Cutting Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 176178
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025