Welding Schools in Kingsport, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, TN

#1

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, TN 11.2 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 793
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

Elizabethton, TN 20.2 miles away BOC Score 73.8
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 740
  • Online programs available

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#3

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA 25.8 miles away BOC Score 49.2
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 616
  • Online programs available

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#4

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA 32.4 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 564
  • Online programs available

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#5

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Cumberland, KY 39.8 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,799
  • Online programs available

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#6

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

Morristown, TN 47.2 miles away BOC Score 61.8
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 974

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#7

Mayland Community College

Spruce Pine, NC 50 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 155
  • Online programs available

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#8

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA 58.5 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • (276) 964-2555
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 466
  • Online programs available

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#9

Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard, KY 60.4 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 3,128
  • Online programs available

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#10

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 65.9 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

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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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