Welding Schools in Cookeville, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Cookeville, Tennessee. 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 Cookeville, TN

#1

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

Livingston, TN 20.1 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 418

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

Crossville, TN 29.8 miles away BOC Score 64.4
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  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 548

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#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

McMinnville, TN 35.2 miles away BOC Score 58.5
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 343

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#4

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

Hartsville, TN 38.9 miles away BOC Score 71.8
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 308

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#5

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN 54.5 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 732

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#6

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Harriman, TN 55.6 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 292

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#7

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

Huntsville, TN 57.4 miles away BOC Score 50.3
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 298

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#8

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

Shelbyville, TN 68.7 miles away BOC Score 68.0
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 522

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#9

TCAT Athens

Athens, TN 69.4 miles away BOC Score 59.7
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  • Graduation rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 197

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#10

Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

Nashville, TN 70.5 miles away BOC Score 45.0
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 1,283

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Tennessee Welding Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $48,040 $23.10 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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