Welding Schools in Shreveport, LA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Shreveport, Louisiana. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Welding Schools Near Shreveport, LA

#1

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA 10.1 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1,693
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Minden, LA 32.1 miles away BOC Score 56.4
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1,546
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Panola College

Carthage, TX 38.9 miles away BOC Score 50.4
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 945
  • Online programs available

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#4

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 54.2 miles away BOC Score 50.0
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 146
  • Online programs available

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#5

Kilgore College

Kilgore, TX 63 miles away BOC Score 58.0
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 586
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Texarkana College

Texarkana, TX 69.6 miles away BOC Score 38.5
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 1,308

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#7

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Hope, AR 81.9 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 520
  • Online programs available

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#8

South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR 83.3 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 771
  • Online programs available

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#9

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX 85.8 miles away BOC Score 40.7
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  • Programs offered: 57
  • Annual completions: 1,511
  • Online programs available

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#10

Angelina College

Lufkin, TX 95.1 miles away BOC Score 46.9
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 534
  • Online programs available

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Louisiana Welding Salary Snapshot

Louisiana
Louisiana Median Pay $62,250 $29.93 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $53,750 $25.84 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 51-4121 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Welding processes covered (stick, MIG, TIG, flux-core)
  • AWS certification preparation and testing availability
  • Hands-on booth hours with different materials (steel, stainless, aluminum)
  • Blueprint reading and welding symbol interpretation
  • OSHA safety certification and PPE training

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