For individuals looking to pursue a career in welding, we offer the Comprehensive Program.
The program is a 16 week, 480 hour program that includes training in:
· Print Reading + Safety in Welding and Cutting (1 Week)
· Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting and Brazing (1 Week)
· Shielded Metal Arc Welding (5 Weeks)
· Gas Metal Arc Welding (3 Weeks)
· Flux-Cored Arc Welding (2 Weeks)
· Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3 Weeks)
· Qualification Testing (1 Week)
No prior welding experience is necessary for this program.
Schedule & Location
The cohort begins on June 22nd and the last day of class is October 9th
Classes are held Monday –Friday 8am-2:30pm. No prior welding experience is necessary for this program. This program takes place at our Welding Technology & Training Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Pricing
The 2026 price of the program is $9,840.00 plus a registration fee of $125.
The registration fee is due after a student is accepted into the program and enters the enrollment process.
Tuition is paid in four separate payments:
· 1st payment is due at registration
· 2nd payment is due after 120 clock hours (week 4)
· 3rd payment is due after 240 clock hours (week 8)
· 4th payment is due after 360 clock hours (week 12)
Please note that we are unable to accept federal financial aid.
Materials
The cost of the program includes the PPE Gear Ready Pack (safety gear & tools), all textbooks and handouts, and all base metals and consumables throughout the program. Students will need to provide their own ankle-high, steel-toe safety shoes
Graduation Rates (revised)
- 2023/2024 - 85%
- 2024/2025 - 94%
- 2025/2026 - 93%
Job Placement Rates (revised)
- 2023/2024 - 76%
- 2024/2025 - 34%
- 2025/2026 - *79%
Data reflects current rates only, as the reporting cycle is not yet complete. Data as of 1/14/2026:
*Percentage reflects students with reported data who are seeking employment
Reporting cycle runs July 1 – June 30.
The Lincoln Electric Welding School maintains records of student grades and transcripts for a minimum period of three (3) years following program completion.