Professional Welder is a Diploma program (Hybrid) offered by Tulsa Welding School in Houston, TX. The program takes 30 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $19,200.
Program Overview
For over 75 years, Tulsa Welding School has delivered hands-on instruction to prepare students for entry-level careers in welding. Our welding program focuses on practical skills and real-world training designed to help you succeed in the field.
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Using interactive workshop courses and welding booths, the Professional Welder program teaches students what it’s really like to be a welding specialist.
In as little as seven months, you’ll be trained in structural welding, fluxcore welding and pipe welding. You’ll also be prepared to excel in job interviews and weld tests for various welding certifications.
Our Professional Welding training program teaches you the skills you need to work as a welder worldwide, in industries like:
- Aerospace and aviation
- Automotive shops
- Shipbuilding
- Construction
- The military
- Manufacturing
- Oil & gas pipelines
- Heavy equipment fabrication
- Renewable energy infrastructure
- Maintenance services for industrial plants
Wherever metal needs adhering, a welder is needed. Are you ready to start training for career opportunities that can last a lifetime?
From the 2026–2027 School Catalog. The Professional Welder program prepares a graduate for entry-level positions in structural, pipe, and thin alloy and/or pipeline welding. Key welding processes include SMAW, MIG, TIG, High Frequency TIG, and Fluxcore. The program consists of six (6) five-week courses for a total of 30 weeks, 25 semester credit hours, and 750 contact hours of instruction. Many new students elect the Professional Welder program because of its specialty courses and expanded welding competencies. The Professional Welder graduate acquires many skills and can branch off into various career and employment opportunities. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Diploma.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission Career School and Colleges Section 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001.
What sets this Program apart
TWS is the Right Choice for Welding Training
We offer our welding classes with flexible scheduling: morning, afternoon and evening classes are available at our Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jacksonville, Florida, Houston, Texas & Dallas Metro (Irving, Texas) campuses.
Our welding training program teaches the fundamentals of welding processes that you’ll need to know as a professional welder on the job market, including:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding
- Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
- High-Frequency TIG Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Structural Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Aircraft Welding
- Thin alloy Welding
- Pipeline Welding
Trained by Pros. Hired by Pros. We believe quality training starts with quality instructors. Our faculty brings over,000 years of combined industry experience to our labs. You’ll learn the techniques used in the field from professionals who have done the work themselves.
Real Skills for an Essential Future. Our programs are built for quality and outcomes, allowing you to graduate and prepare for entry-level opportunities in as few as 7 months. To accommodate your personal and professional commitments, we offer flexible scheduling options with weekday, weekend, and evening classes available.
A Legacy of Success and Stability Investing in your education should lead to a life of purpose. Join a legacy of over 50,000 graduates who have used their TWS training to build more stable, secure futures for themselves and their families. With a national network and lifelong career services support, we are committed to your long-term success.
Hybrid training. At Tulsa Welding School, we focus on helping you build real-world skills through flexible training. Our welding classes follow a hybrid model, allowing you to complete theoretical coursework online by set deadlines. When you’re on campus, your time is focused on hands-on practice with welding tools, equipment, and experienced instructors. This format helps you balance training with work, family, or other responsibilities while preparing for a successful future through practical welding certification training.
What sets TWS apart. For more than 76 years, Tulsa Welding School has been dedicated to one goal: providing the training required for students to succeed in the field. Through hands-on lab work and classroom instruction, we help you develop the skills to move your future forward.
- TWS graduates have obtained employment in all 50 states.
- TWS has over 60,000 graduates combined at all locations.
- Over 16,000 employers across the 50 states.
- $7,000,000 in scholarships annual funding.
- Tulsa Welding School in Houston and Jacksonville were ranked among the top 5% of 4,600 institutions nationwide for the 10-year return on investment, according to a 2022 study by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admission requirements. An applicant shall meet certain requirements prior to full admittance and enrollment into an academic program. These requirements are derived from a combination of accreditation, state, and federal requirements to solidify the importance and determination of a student’s ability to successfully complete the applicable programs.
General Requirements
- U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizenBe a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- High school graduation or equivalentBe a high school graduate with a standard or higher-level diploma; or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or high school equivalency; or proof of eligible home school program.
- AgeBe at least 18 years of age or older. Applicants who have already earned their high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency may enroll if they have met their state's Compulsory Age Requirements, or exemptions. Applicants under the age of 18 must sign the Enrollment Agreement jointly with parent, guardian, or guarantor.
- English languageBe able to understand, read, and write in the English language (all course materials and instruction will be provided in English).
- Entrance interviewComplete an entrance interview with a school official.
- Enrollment agreementComplete review and execution of an enrollment agreement.
- Government-issued identificationProvide government issued identification.
- Hybrid and distance education readinessPossess working knowledge of a basic device (such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer), regular accessibility to a device, and internet connectivity. Before enrollment, prospective students complete an online enrollment process designed to verify the technical skills, computer competency, and access to the equipment, internet connectivity, and technology needed for distance education courses.
- Welding physical requirementsApplicants must have good eyesight with corrective lenses, if needed, and be capable of dealing with the physical requirements in the welding profession such as lifting and necessary body motions. Self-attestation and identification of vision and physical constraints is expected.
Application Process
- 1Contact Us & Work With a RepresentativeWhether you are ready to start ASAP or you are weighing your options, our team can help. We will answer all of your questions and help you make the right choice for your future.
- 2Find the Program That’s Right for You
- 3Lock In Your Training Schedule
- 4Take an In-Person or Virtual Tour
- 5Complete the Entrance Interview and Enrollment AgreementComplete an entrance interview with a school official, then review and execute an enrollment agreement.
- 6Start Your Training
Program Schedule
Program length. 750 Contact Hours / 25 Semester Credit Hours / 30 Weeks / 7 Months.
Upcoming start dates at Houston. Oct. 19, 2026 & Nov. 30, 2026.
Flexible Schedule Options for the Tulsa, OK, Jacksonville, FL and Houston, TX Campuses
Weekday Schedule
- Tue/Thu (Classroom) 6:30pm-9:00pm
Weekend Schedule
- Sat/Sun (Lab Days) 8:00am-6:00pm
Flexible Schedule Options for the Houston & Dallas Metro, TX Campuses
Weekday Schedule
- Morning 7:00am-12:15pm
- Afternoon 12:45pm-6:00pm
- Evening 6:30pm-11:45pm
- Overnight 12:00am-5:15am
Flexible class schedules. Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend and Overnight Classes Available Whether you’re just graduating from high school, changing your career, or transitioning from military to civilian life, TWS offers flexible welding class schedules. Not sure which course is best for you? We’ll help you find the right classes program and the right schedule to set you up for success.
Hybrid delivery. At Tulsa Welding School, we focus on helping you build real-world skills through flexible training. Our welding classes follow a hybrid model, allowing you to complete theoretical coursework online by set deadlines. When you’re on campus, your time is focused on hands-on practice with welding tools, equipment, and experienced instructors. This format helps you balance training with work, family, or other responsibilities while preparing for a successful future through practical welding certification training.
Curriculum
Professional Welder program courses. The Professional Welder program prepares a graduate for entry-level positions in structural, pipe, and thin alloy and/or pipeline welding.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Lecture | Lab | Total | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD101 | Welding Fundamentals | 25 | 100 | 125 | 4 |
| WLD105 | GMAW/FCAW Processes | 25 | 100 | 125 | 4 |
| WLD110 | Structural Welding | 25 | 100 | 125 | 4.5 |
| WLD115 | Pipe Welding | 25 | 100 | 125 | 4 |
| WLD120 | Advanced Pipe Welding | 25 | 100 | 125 | 4 |
| WLD125 | Welding Capstone | 25 | 100 | 125 | 4.5 |
| Totals | 150 | 600 | 750 | 25 |
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and costs. Published program costs for Professional Welder (standard pricing):
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,200 |
| Registration Fee | $25 |
| Technology Fee | $500 |
| Lab Fees | $2,000 |
| Course Materials/Textbooks | $350 |
| Gear Package | $1,800 |
| Accident Insurance | $300 |
| Total Program Cost | $24,175 |
Military Pricing (MTP) is 90% of Tuition Price. The registration fee is due at time of enrollment. TWS requires students to purchase accident insurance as part of their program costs; this is a secondary (supplemental) accident insurance policy that only covers accidents while students are in class, and it is not a health insurance plan.
Financial aid. Financial aid available to those who qualify.
Federal grants. Federal grants are often called “gift aid” because they don’t have to be repaid once you complete the program; grants are typically awarded based on financial need.
Scholarships. Scholarships are another form of “gift aid”, but they’re usually merit-based. This means students must meet certain qualifications in order to be considered for an award.
Military benefits. Funding to help with the cost of trade school is available to active duty, reserve and veterans under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, Reserve GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB).
Cost planning at Houston. Tulsa Welding School in Houston offers transparent pricing so you can plan for your education with confidence. Program costs can vary, but you can estimate your investment using the tuition calculator. This tool provides a personalized look at your expected expenses based on the program you choose and your financial aid eligibility. Many students at our Houston trade school qualify for financial aid, including trade school grants, scholarships, and student loans. Military benefits are also available for active duty, veterans, and eligible dependents. Explore Tuition CostsRequest Info
Net training cost calculator. Use the TWS Houston net price calculator to discover what students with similar financial profiles paid to attend TWS after subtracting scholarships and grants from the total cost. Price is calculated based on the 2020-2021 school year.
Cost of attendance at Houston (monthly budget, 25/26 and 26/27). Estimated non-institutional costs: $2,043.64 per month living with parents, or $3,045.67 per month off-campus, derived from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey.
Career Outcomes
Welding Career Pathways
Graduating from Tulsa Welding School can open the door to a wide range of career opportunities in industries that keep our world moving. With skills that are in demand nationwide, explore the entry level careers our training prepares you for, work types and example employers below. Your training from TWS can take you across industries and across the country.
Career Titles
- Welding helper/apprentice
- First/second/third class welder
- Journeyman welder
- Pipefitter
- Sheet metal welder
- Steel welder
- Underwater welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder-fitter
- Brazer
- Cutter
- Sub-arc operator
- Aluminum welder
- Welding technician
- Shipyard welding
- Robotic welder
Work Types
- New construction
- Ship building/repair
- Shut downs
- Manufacturing
- Sports arenas
- Amusement parks
- Water parks
- Oil rigs
- Turn arounds
- Boiler & power plants
- Pipelines
- Machinery maintenance
- Submarines
- Mine maintenance
- Defensive and military production
- Agriculture equipment manufacturing
Employers
- US Government
- Shipyards
- Oil & gas industry
- Contractors
- Private industry
- Entertainment company
- Power plants
- Aerospace companies
- Fab shops
- Automotive shops
- Construction companies
- Pharmaceutical plants
- Copper mines
- Agriculture manufacturing
- Military
Graduate employment. Graduates in good standing are provided assistance in resume writing, completing employment applications and job search preparation as well as ongoing access to employer job openings. The Career Services Department maintains a database of employers and employment opportunities and works with employers seeking qualified graduates. Due to individual differences and personal attributes, neither this school nor any other institution can guarantee graduate employment.
What to expect as a Tulsa Welding School student
Tulsa Welding School – Houston, TX Campus
Start your path to a strong career in the skilled trades at Tulsa Welding School's Houston campus. As one of the premier Houston trade schools, TWS offers hands-on trade training programs in welding, HVAC/R, electrical systems, and industrial maintenance. Begin a focused technical education designed to prepare you for in-demand roles
At our Houston campus, TWS offers trade training programs across multiple skilled trades disciplines. Whether your goal is welding, HVAC/R, electrical, or industrial maintenance, you can gain hands-on experience under expert instructors.
Professional Welder: A 7-month curriculum covering structural, MIG, and TIG welding to prepare students for work in construction, fabrication, and manufacturing.
Hours of operation.
- Mon-Thu: 9AM to 7: 30PM
- Fri: 9AM to 5PM
- Sat: 9AM to 1PM
- Sun: CLOSED
The right tools for the job. When you begin your education at TWS, we provide you with an extensive gear package. You get the high quality professional tools you need to succeed.
Online coursework. The schools use a fully hosted, fully integrated Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver online and hybrid courses.
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School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission Career School and Colleges Section 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001.