12 weeks
Pipe welding
Foundational Pipe Welder
Start from zero. Build the fundamentals.
- Length
- 12 weeks
- All-inclusive
- $17,050
- Tuition
- Tools and gear
- Housing
Programs · Gillette, Wyoming
Western Welding Academy offers 4 on-site programs in Gillette, Wyoming, from 12 to 24 weeks. Each price is all-inclusive: tuition, tools and gear, and housing. A $350 booth hold payment is required in addition to the program price. Prices effective October 10, 2026.
85% of class time in the booth, in an AWS Accredited Test Facility. No experience needed to start the Foundational program.
12 weeks
Pipe welding
Start from zero. Build the fundamentals.
19 weeks
Pipe welding
Go deeper on pipe. Build real hood time.
24 weeks
Pipe welding
Every process, every position. The full path.
12 weeks
Structural welding
Structural steel for the building trades.
Side by side
| Program | Length | All-inclusive price | What's included | Booth hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundational Pipe Welder | 12 weeks | $17,050 | Tuition, Tools and gear, Housing | $350, not included |
| Professional Pipe Welder | 19 weeks | $27,600 | Tuition, Tools and gear, Housing | $350, not included |
| Expert Pipe Welder | 24 weeks960 hours | $35,800 | Tuition, Tools and gear, Housing | $350, not included |
| Advanced Structural Welding | 12 weeks | $25,800 | Tuition, Tools and gear, Housing | $350, not included |
The $350 booth hold payment reserves your start date. A $500 housing deposit also applies. Both are paid in addition to the program price. Prices effective October 10, 2026.
Call admissions or book a campus tour. We'll help you pick the right path.