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Arkansas Welding Academy
Jacksonville, Arkansas · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1920 North Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR 72076 · Phone: (501) 982-9353 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arkansas Welding Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Jacksonville, Arkansas, offering welding programs and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Arkansas Welding Academy has a 94.4% completion rate versus a 57.3% state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Arkansas Welding Academy is $40,458, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 71.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,380 | $47,970 | $55,280 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | not reported | not reported | $4,865 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Arkansas Welding Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Jacksonville, Arkansas, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus focuses on a single program family, welding, and its welding program accounts for the vast majority of its 69 recent completers.
Federal data show a completion rate of 94.4%, well above the Arkansas state average of 57.3% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $40,458, and 71.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
With a single, focused welding program and a large-suburb setting, this campus may suit students seeking a concentrated, hands-on training path rather than a multi-year associate degree track; specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with the Council on Occupational Education and review the school's full outcomes record on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures can change year to year and this summary reflects only the data provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Arkansas Welding Academy offers welding programs, with 69 recent completers in its welding schools track. It is the school's sole program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 71.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 94.4%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The cost of attendance is listed at $40,458 per year in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Arkansas Welding Academy is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect tuition levels and funding sources, so it's worth comparing cost and outcomes to other schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (501) 982-9353 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491075.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused welding program, which may suit those seeking targeted hands-on training rather than a multi-year degree, though specific schedule and length details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about any certifications tied to its welding program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Arkansas Welding Academy at (501) 982-9353 or through its website, https://arkansasweldingacademy.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby welding schools is not included in this listing; the College Scorecard can be used to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.