Murfreesboro, TennesseePublic, 2-Year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Welding Program

A diploma and 3 certificates, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Offer for Welding Students?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, Tennessee offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. The school awarded 31 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Evening Welding Classes at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Schedule. Day (12 months) M-F, 7:45am-2:30pm; Night (16 months) M-Thur, 3:30pm-9:30pm.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro by the Numbers: 31 Welding Awards in 2024–25

Welding certificates awarded
31
2024–25
Students enrolled
928
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.

3 Welding Certificates at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

AwardTypeLength
Gas Metal Arc WeldingCertificate432 clock hours
Shielded Metal Arc WelderCertificate432 clock hours
Gas Tungsten Arc WelderCertificate432 clock hours
Combination WelderDiploma1,296 clock hours

As listed on Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

A 16-month night track (Monday-Thursday) runs alongside the 12-month day program, with practical work that includes repair projects on steel, stainless and aluminum.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingoxy-acetylene

2 Campuses Teach Welding at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

  • Murfreesboro Campus (Main)1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Smyrna Campus663 Ken Pilkerton Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167

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

Visit tcatmurfreesboro.edu

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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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Welding FAQ

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding at Murfreesboro Campus (Main), Smyrna Campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), pipe welding, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro?

Gas Metal Arc Welding: 432 clock hours. Shielded Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours. Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: 432 clock hours.

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Day (12 months) M-F, 7:45am-2:30pm; Night (16 months) M-Thur, 3:30pm-9:30pm.

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. tcatmurfreesboro.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 221102
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025