Morrilton, ArkansasPublic, 2-Year

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Welding Program

An associate degree and 2 certificates, $3,648 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Offer for Welding Students?

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton in Morrilton, Arkansas offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding through its Welding Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,648 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 51 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning a welding degree, not just a certificate.

Welding Degree and Certificates at University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

AwardTypeLength
Associate of Applied Science in Welding TechnologyAssociate
Technical Certificate in Welding TechnologyCertificate
Certificate of Proficiency in Welding TechnologyCertificate

As listed on University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Welding Tuition: $3,648 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,648
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$4,728
2024–25
Books and supplies
$3,148
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
42
2024–25
Welding associate degrees
9
2024–25
Graduation rate
42%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,248
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.

What you'll Learn in University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton's Welding Program

Lab work is graded against AWS D1.1 qualification standards, and the program lists NCCER Core, Level I and Level II plus OSHA 10 as certifications.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Schedule. AAS completion plan spans four semesters (15, 15, 14, 16 credit hours).

Testing. Students are graded based on their welding performances and held to the same standards outlined in the American Welding Society AWS D1.1 qualification standards. Certifications listed: NCCER Core, Level I, Level II; CPR; OSHA 10.

Where you'll Train: UACCM

  • UACCM1537 University Blvd., Morrilton, AR 72110

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton's own site.

Visit uaccm.edu

What Welders Earn in Arkansas

Across Arkansas, the median welder wage is $47,970 a year, from $37,380 at the 10th percentile to $62,830 at the 90th, with 6,150 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Welding FAQ

Does University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Have a Welding Program?

Yes. University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding at UACCM. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), fabrication and blueprint reading.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton?

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,648 for a full-time year (in-district) and $4,728 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $3,148. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

Does University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

AAS completion plan spans four semesters (15, 15, 14, 16 credit hours).

Can You Get Welding Certified at University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton?

Students are graded based on their welding performances and held to the same standards outlined in the American Welding Society AWS D1.1 qualification standards. Certifications listed: NCCER Core, Level I, Level II; CPR; OSHA 10.

How Much Do Welders Make in Arkansas?

The median welder wage in Arkansas is $47,970 a year, and the middle half earn between $42,950 and $55,280 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. uaccm.edu: Welding Technology program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 107585
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025