Where Can You Study Welding Near Atoka?
Students in Atoka usually compare the same colleges as welding schools in Arlington, 14 miles away. That guide ranks every program in the area with tuition, schedules and pay.
- William R Moore College of Technology in Memphis, 24 miles away, offers Welding Diploma (1 Year, day) and Welding Certificate (1 Year, night).
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in Memphis, 24 miles away, offers Shielded Metal Arc Welder and Gas Metal Arc Welder.
- Arkansas State University Mid-South in West Memphis, AR, 31 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in General Technology and Certificate of Proficiency in Flux-Core Arc Welding Technology.
- Welder pay in Tennessee: a median $48,040 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Atoka
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| William R Moore College of TechnologyMemphis | 24 miles | 36 certificates, 4 associate |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-MemphisMemphis | 24 miles | 66 certificates |
| Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR | 31 miles | 152 certificates |
| Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR | 34 miles | 58 certificates |
| Delta Technical College-MississippiHorn Lake, MS | 35 miles | 171 certificates |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-JacksonJackson | 50 miles | 63 certificates |
Welding programs near Atoka, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
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.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 6 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.