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BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICA
YOUR FUTURE
WHAT ARE YOUR FEARS?
WhERE WILL I SLEEP?
this is expensive!
will jobs hire me?
Master everything
At Western Welding Academy, over 85% of your training happens in the welding booth, where real skills are built.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
Welder 1 | 3 Weeks
Intro to Stick Welding
Welder 2 | 9 Weeks
Stick Welding & Pipe Fundamentals
Welder 3 | 7 Weeks
Intro to TIG & Combo Welding
Welder 4 | 5 Weeks
Stainless or Downhill Pipe
Master the craft
At Western Welding Academy, over 85% of your training happens in the welding booth, where real skills are built.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
Welder 1 | 3 Weeks
Intro to Stick Welding
Welder 2 | 9 Weeks
Stick Welding & Pipe Fundamentals
Welder 3 | 7 Weeks
Intro to TIG & Combo Welding
Master the craft
At Western Welding Academy, over 85% of your training happens in the welding booth, where real skills are built.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
Welder 1 | 3 Weeks
Intro to Stick Welding
Welder 2 | 9 Weeks
Advanced Wire Manufacturing
Master
the basics
At Western Welding Academy, over 85% of your training happens in the welding booth, where real skills are built.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
The remaining 15% is spent in the classroom, mastering blueprints, welding specifications, and industry standards that separate amateurs from professionals.
Welder 1 | 3 Weeks
Intro to Stick Welding
Welder 2 | 9 Weeks
Stick Welding & Pipe Fundamentals
Total Cost
*Including Housing
$40,000
Students : Instructor
35 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
17 Months
Welding Technology Course
52 Weeks
Graduation Rate
68%
Total Cost
*Including Housing
$38.9K
Students : Instructor
38 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
13 Months
Welding Technology Course
36 Weeks
Graduation Rate
43%
Total Cost
*Including Housing
$43.2K
Student : Instructor
45 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
14 Months
Professional Welding Course
40 Weeks
Graduation Rate
56%
Total Cost
*Including Housing
$35.8K
Student : Instructor
17 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
7 Months
Course Length
24 Weeks
Graduation Rate
85%
Sources: Western Welding Academy November 2024 Alumni Survey (N=234 total respondents)
Department of Education College Scorecard as of November 2024
Department of Education College Scorecard as of November 2024
Average Graduate Earnings
$60,000
Student : Faculty
17 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
7 Months
Course Length
24 Weeks
Graduation Rate
85%
Average Graduate Earnings
$36,000
Student : Faculty
45 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
14 Months
Course Length
40 Weeks
Graduation Rate
56%
Average Graduate Earnings
$36,000
Student : Faculty
38 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
13 Months
Course Length
40 Weeks
Graduation Rate
43%
Average Graduate Earnings
$40,000
Student : Faculty
35 : 1
Time to First Paycheck
17 Months
Course Length
52 Weeks
Graduation Rate
68%
TESTIMONIALS
Jobs You will Be Qualified For
Our Professional Welding Program gives you the hands-on skills and certifications needed to work in high-demand industries across the country — and beyond. Grads go on to careers in:
- Carbon TIG
- Millwright's
- Welder Mechanic
- Structural
- Power Plants
- Gas Plants
- Iron Worker
- Refineries (Pipe only - Limited to SMAW)
The backbone of industry is built in the booth.
You bring the grit. We’ll teach the rest.
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Professional Pipe Welder
Cost
Tutition
*housing included*
$21,300
Booth Hold Payment
$350
Tools/Gear
$1,700
ESAB Welding Machine *You keep*
$4,500
Housing
$4,600
Total Program Cost
$27,600
do you have what takes?
OUR PROGRAMS
COMPARE COURSES. FORGE YOUR FUTURE.
No matter your career goals , Western Welding Academy can help you get there.
Our Pipe Welding Program trains you to weld cylindrical structures for industries like
Oil & Gas, Power Plants, and Refineries. It Incudes three skill levels : Foundational,
Professional, and Expert.
PIPE WELDING
FOUNDATIONAL
FOUNDATIONAL
Entry Level Salary:
$40-60K
Program Length :
12 WEEKS
Program Cost :
$17,050
Potential Certifications:
2
Housing / Gear
SMAW
Advanced SMAW
GTAW
ADVANCED GTAW
Downhill
Gmaw
PIPE WELDING
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
Entry Level Salary:
$60-90K
PROGRAM LENGTH
19 WEEKS
PROGRAM COST
$27,600
Potential Certifications:
4
HOUSING / GEAR :
SMAW
ADVANCED SMAW
GTAW
ADVANCED GTAW
DOWNHILL
Gmaw
PIPE WELDING
EXPERT
EXPERT
Entry Level Salary:
$60-125K
PROGRAM LENGTH
24 WEEKS
PROGRAM COST
$35,800
Potential Certifications:
17
HOUSING / GEAR :
SMAW
ADVANCED SMAW
GTAW
ADVANCED GTAW
DOWNHILL
Gmaw
COMPARE COURSES.
FORGE YOUR FUTURE.
FORGE YOUR FUTURE.
Choose your path.
Want to weld pipe for the oilfield, power plants, or refineries? Choose from 3 Pipe Welding Programs to build your skills.
PIPE WELDING
FOUNDATIONAL
FOUNDATIONAL
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY :
$40-60K
Program LENGTH :
12 WEEKS
Program Cost :
$17,050
Certifications Earned :
5
housing / Gear
SMAW
advanced SMAW
gtaw
advanced gtaw
downhill
PIPE WELDING
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY :
$60-90K
Program LENGTH :
12 WEEKS
Program Cost :
$27,600
Certifications Earned :
8
housing / Gear
SMAW
advanced SMAW
gtaw
advanced gtaw
downhill
PIPE WELDING
EXPERT
EXPERT
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY :
$60-125K
Program LENGTH :
24 WEEKS
Program Cost :
$35,800
Certifications Earned :
17
housing / Gear
SMAW
advanced SMAW
gtaw
advanced gtaw
downhill
4 Funding Options
Financing Your Future
UPFRONT PAYMENT
Pay partial or full tuition before starting school using cash, 529 accounts or education savings.
No interest or fees
No ongoing commitments
Lowest cost option
PRIVATE LOANS
Apply in minutes to see if you qualify for a partial or full private loan with our partners
Spread payments over time
Defer payments after school
Low upfront commitment
How our graduates are doing
Gavin Walden
Earning: $3,986/Paycheck
Verified by graduate submitted paycheck
Verified by graduate submitted paycheck
david Smolek
Earning: $3,417/Paycheck
Verified by graduate submitted paycheck
Verified by graduate submitted paycheck
Leyton Wagner
Earning: $4,514/Paycheck
Verified by graduate submitted paycheck
Verified by graduate submitted paycheck
HOUSING
A HOME
AWAY FROM HOME
AWAY FROM HOME
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NO HIDDEN COSTS
WIFI and Utilities fully covered in tuition.
MOVE IN READY
Fully furnished homes with all essentials provided.
SPACIOUS & COMFORTABLE
Fully furnished homes with all essentials provided.
CONVENIENT LOCATION
Just a 5 minute drive from school campus and Gillette Center .
PARKING AVAILABLE
1 Parking spot per student.
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ROOMATE REQUESTS
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Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Is student housing included in tuition?
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Does Western Welding Academy offer scholarships?
Are there scholarships specifically for active or former military members?
How is the roommate matching process organized? Can I select my roommate?
What is Western Welding Academy’s refund policy?
Are the homes furnished? What should I bring to campus?
Western Welding Academy is the only pipe welding school in the country that is solely owned and operated by real pipeline/pipe welders. At WWA we have the most elite, highest skilled welders in the world teaching students how to weld.
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