Welding programs in Indiana
6 welding programs at 4 Indiana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $50,612 one year after completion, 17% above the national median of $43,370. Median borrower debt is $8,998.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 139 | $69,427 | $8,998 | $102 |
| Vincennes University | Vincennes, IN | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 42 | $58,633 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Vincennes University | Vincennes, IN | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 36 | $50,612 | $9,000 | $102 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 787 | $45,087 | $7,326 | $83 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 110 | $44,170 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a welding school in Indiana
Employers often ask for a welding certification such as those offered by the American Welding Society. Those exams are separate from the school diploma, so ask each school how many weld-test hours you get in a booth.
- How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
- Which welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) and positions are covered?
- Does the school host certification tests on site?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying welding program in Indiana?
By reported one-year earnings, Ivy Tech Community College leads at $69,427 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many welding programs are in Indiana?
The Scorecard lists 6 certificate or associate programs in this field at 4 schools in Indiana.