Arlington Welding Schools

Welding Schools in Arlington, TN

5 of the 7 welding programs within 60 miles of Arlington publish evening or weekend sections, so you can keep a day job while you train.

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Where Can You Take Welding Classes in Arlington After Work?

  • Night or weekend sections: William R Moore College of Technology, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, Delta Technical College-Mississippi, Northwest Mississippi Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson.
  • William R Moore College of Technology in Memphis, 22 miles away, offers Welding Diploma (1 Year, day) and Welding Certificate (1 Year, night).
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in Memphis, 23 miles away, offers Shielded Metal Arc Welder and Gas Metal Arc Welder.
  • Delta Technical College-Mississippi in Horn Lake, MS, 28 miles away, offers 7-month Welding Program and 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program.
  • Welding classes in Arlington: 5 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
  • Welder pay in Tennessee: a median $48,040 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Welding Classes in Arlington: 5 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • William R Moore College of TechnologyDay 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)
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisFull-time day sections at Main Campus and Bartlett Extension Campus; full-time night section at Main Campus (1,296 clock hours)
  • Delta Technical College-MississippiDaytime & evening classes available (class schedules vary by campus); upcoming start October 26th, 2026
  • Arkansas State University Mid-SouthCertificates take one semester; the AAS takes 4 semesters (1-4 semesters, 16-62 credit hours). All welding classes are in-person; AAS general education has online classes.
  • Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeTwo semesters; fall entry only; Senatobia day and evening, Batesville day
  • Arkansas Northeastern CollegeTechnical certificate is one year; SMAW and TIG certificates of proficiency are one semester each.
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonFull-time day sections at Main, Whiteville, Stanton and Lexington; part-time night section at Chester County High School meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (1,296 clock hours)

Compare Welding Programs Near Arlington

CollegeDistanceTuition and feesWelding awardsGraduation rate
William R Moore College of TechnologyMemphis22 miles$9,72336 certificates, 4 associate50%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisMemphis23 miles66 certificates
Delta Technical College-MississippiHorn Lake, MS28 miles171 certificates
Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR33 miles$3,216152 certificates58%
Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeSenatobia, MS47 miles$3,74026 certificates45%
Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR47 miles$2,57058 certificates49%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonJackson48 miles63 certificates

Welding programs near Arlington, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time resident rate. Awards: welding credentials conferred (IPEDS, via NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is college-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.

Best Welding Schools in Arlington for What You Need

Welding Schools in Arlington: Arkansas State University Mid-South and 6 Others

West Memphis, AR · 33 mi from ArlingtonPublic, 2-year

Arkansas State University Mid-South, West Memphis, Arkansas

Offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in welding

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,216
in-district, 2024–25
Welding awards
152
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication

Horn Lake, MS · 28 mi from ArlingtonPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Delta Technical College-Mississippi, Horn Lake, Mississippi

Offers 2 diplomas in welding

  • Most Welding Awards in MS
  • Evening Classes
Welding awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
171
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Fabrication

Memphis · 23 mi from ArlingtonPublic, 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • Pipe Welding
Welding awards offered
4
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
66
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication

Blytheville, AR · 47 mi from ArlingtonPublic, 2-year

Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville, Arkansas

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in welding

  • Lowest Tuition in AR
  • AWS Testing
Tuition / year
$2,570
in-district, 2024–25
Welding awards
58
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Teaches Stick · TIG · Pipe · Fabrication

Jackson · 48 mi from ArlingtonPublic, 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, Jackson, Tennessee

Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • Pipe Welding
Welding awards offered
4
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
63
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication

Memphis · 22 mi from ArlingtonPrivate nonprofit, 2-year

William R Moore College of Technology, Memphis, Tennessee

Offers an associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$9,723
all students, 2024–25
Welding awards
40
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication

Senatobia, MS · 47 mi from ArlingtonPublic, 2-year

Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, Mississippi

Offers a certificate in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • AWS Testing
Tuition / year
$3,740
all students, 2024–25
Welding awards
26
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting

Tuition and welding awards: NCES College Navigator, 2024–25. Programs and processes: each school's own welding page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Arlington.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Arlington?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, Delta Technical College-Mississippi and Northwest Mississippi Community College offer certificates only; William R Moore College of Technology, Arkansas State University Mid-South and Arkansas Northeastern College also award a welding associate degree, which adds general education and takes about two years full time.

  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisShielded Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours; Gas Metal Arc Welder: 864 clock hours; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: 1,296 clock hours
  • Delta Technical College-Mississippi7-month Welding Program: 30 weeks; 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program: 40 weeks
  • Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeCareer Certificate: 30 hours
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonShielded Metal Arc Welder: 432 clock hours; Gas Metal Arc Welder: 864 clock hours; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: 1,296 clock hours

Welder Pay in Tennessee

Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Tennessee (12,510 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About Welding Schools in Arlington

How Much Do Welding Schools in Arlington Cost?

Arkansas Northeastern College charges the least, $2,570 a year for full-time residents in 2024-2025; William R Moore College of Technology charges $9,723. Books, tools and protective gear cost extra (Arkansas Northeastern College budgets $599 for books and supplies).

How Long Does Welding School Take Near Arlington?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis lists Shielded Metal Arc Welder (432 clock hours) and Gas Metal Arc Welder (864 clock hours), Delta Technical College-Mississippi lists 7-month Welding Program (30 weeks) and 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program (40 weeks) and Northwest Mississippi Community College lists Career Certificate (30 hours).

How Much Do Welders Make in Arlington?

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Tennessee earn a median $48,040 a year (BLS, May 2025), 11% below the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $64,200.

What Is the Best Welding School Near Arlington?

Arkansas State University Mid-South scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 152 welding awards in 2024-2025. Delta Technical College-Mississippi ranks second.

Are There Night Welding Classes Near Arlington?

Yes. William R Moore College of Technology, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis and Delta Technical College-Mississippi publish evening or weekend sections: 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)

Welding Programs Near Arlington but Farther Out

  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Newbern64 miles
  • East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, AR64 miles
  • Arkansas State University-Newport, Jonesboro, AR69 miles

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Sources

  1. Official welding program pages of the 7 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.