By the Numbers
- AWS Accredited Test Facility
- 94% hired within 90 days (survey of 234 alumni, November 2024)
- 2,000+ graduates
- Training students from all 50 states
- 330 years of combined instructor experience
- 85% of class time is spent in the booth
Program Details
- Expert Pipe Welder: 24 weeks (960 hours), $35,800
- Professional Pipe Welder: 19 weeks, $27,600
- Foundational Pipe Welder: 12 weeks, $17,050
- Advanced Structural Welding: 12 weeks, $25,800
Program prices are all-inclusive: they cover tuition, tools and gear, and housing. A $350 booth hold payment and a $500 housing security deposit are not included.
Certifications
- 6G Pipe Welding Certification (all positions)
- API 1104 Pipeline Welding Certification
- ASME Section IX Pressure Vessel Certification
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification
About the School
Western Welding Academy was founded in 2019 in Gillette, Wyoming, and is located at 26 Kinsey Lane, Gillette, WY 82716.
Where the Numbers Come From
The hire rate comes from a survey of 234 alumni conducted in November 2024. Program lengths and prices come from the school’s current published pricing. To see the program for yourself, call (307) 284-5313 or apply online.