Memphis, TennesseePrivate Nonprofit, 2-Year

William R Moore College of Technology Welding Program

An associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate, $9,723 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does William R Moore College of Technology Offer for Welding Students?

William R Moore College of Technology in Memphis, Tennessee offers an associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate in welding through its Welding and Welding - Advanced program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $9,723 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 40 welding credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Evening Welding Classes at William R Moore College of Technology

Schedule. Day diploma: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; night certificate: Mon/Wed 6:30-9:30 p.m. or Tue/Thurs 6:30-9:30 p.m. (nights offered subject to availability).

William R Moore College of Technology Welding Tuition: $9,723 a Year

Tuition and fees
$9,723
all students, 2024–25
Welding certificates awarded
36
2024–25
Welding associate degrees
4
2024–25
Graduation rate
50%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
468
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 William R Moore College of Technology

AwardTypeLength
Welding Diploma (1 Year, day)Diploma
Welding Certificate (1 Year, night)Certificate
Welding - Advanced Associate of Applied Technology (2 Year)Associate
Welding - Advanced Diploma (2 Year)Diploma

As listed on William R Moore College of Technology's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

From Stick Welding to Robotics: What William R Moore College of Technology Teaches

A private Memphis technical college with a dedicated welding building, where the two-year Advanced track adds advanced pipe welding, CNC plasma cutting and robotic welding.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-fuel and plasma cuttingplasma arc cutting, oxyacetylene cutting, oxyacetylene welding, CNC plasma cutting
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading
  • Robotic and automated weldingrobotic welding, CNC plasma cutting

Where you'll Train: Welding Campus

  • Welding Campus475 N. Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN 38105

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on William R Moore College of Technology's own site.

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What Welders Earn Around Memphis

Welders in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area earn a median $48,600 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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William R Moore College of Technology Welding FAQ

Does William R Moore College of Technology Have a Welding Program?

Yes. William R Moore College of Technology offers an associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate in welding at Welding Campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), pipe welding, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at William R Moore College of Technology?

William R Moore College of Technology's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $9,723 for a full-time year (all students). Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

Does William R Moore College of Technology Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Day diploma: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; night certificate: Mon/Wed 6:30-9:30 p.m. or Tue/Thurs 6:30-9:30 p.m. (nights offered subject to availability).

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. mooretech.edu: Welding and Welding - Advanced program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 222105
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025