Welding / Indiana / Fort Wayne
Compare welding programs near Fort Wayne.
See 5 programs from 3 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Fort Wayne. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- 3
- Reported tuition range
- $1,690–$4,095
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mig Welding Certification Training (11310 Fort Wayne)Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed. · Fort Wayne, IN | 1.9 mistraight line | In person | $2,595+ $0 books and supplies = $2,595 reported total | 10 weeks | 97%35/36 exits | 82%28/34 eligible | $7,094second quarter |
| Welding Training And Certification (5098 Fort Wayne)Freedom Academy · Fort Wayne, IN | 1.9 mistraight line | In person | $4,095+ $0 books and supplies = $4,095 reported total | 10 weeks | 79%45/57 exits | 74%49/66 eligible | $7,573second quarter |
| Gas Metal Arc (gmaw) Welding Certification (10001144 Garrett)Ivy Tech Community College · Garrett, IN | 17.4 mistraight line | In person | $2,945+ $0 books and supplies = $2,945 reported total | 10 weeks | 88%36/41 exits | 69%22/32 eligible | $10,001second quarter |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding Certification (8550 Huntington)Ivy Tech Community College · Huntington, IN | 23.5 mistraight line | In person | $1,690+ $0 books and supplies = $1,690 reported total | 7 weeks | 82%68/83 exits | 55%41/74 eligible | $10,375second quarter |
| Welding Training And Certification (5402 Kendallville)Freedom Academy · Kendallville, IN | 24.9 mistraight line | In person | $2,825+ $0 books and supplies = $2,825 reported total | 10 weeks | 86%125/146 exits | 74%87/118 eligible | $10,640second quarter |
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Among 5 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Gas Metal Arc Welding Certification (8550 Huntington) at Ivy Tech Community College has the lowest reported combined amount: $1,690 ($1,690 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $1,690 to $4,095. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Fort Wayne, IN
One related occupation is Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (SOC 51-4121) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.