Where Can You Study Welding Near Birmingham?
- Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Birmingham, 7 miles away, awarded 23 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, 8 miles away, awarded 29 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Hanceville, 38 miles away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Welding Certificate.
- Welder pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area: a median $49,930 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Birmingham
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fortis Institute-BirminghamBirmingham | 7 miles | 23 certificates |
| Lawson State Community CollegeBirmingham | 8 miles | 29 certificates |
| George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleHanceville | 38 miles | 195 certificates |
| Shelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa | 52 miles | 40 certificates, 15 associate |
| Gadsden State Community CollegeAnniston | 58 miles | 62 certificates |
| Bevill State Community CollegeFayette | 61 miles | 118 certificates, 9 associate |
Welding programs near Birmingham, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Birmingham
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Birmingham, AL metro area (2,160 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 4 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.