Where Can You Study Welding Near Sierra Vista?
- Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, 4 miles away, awarded 16 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Pima Community College in Tucson, 56 miles away, offers Welding and Fabrication, AAS and Welding, Fabrication - Certificate.
- Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, 94 miles away, offers Welding Technology (AAS) and Welding Technology Certificate.
- Welder pay in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area: a median $53,160 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Sierra Vista
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista | 4 miles | 16 certificates, 7 associate degrees |
| Pima Community CollegeTucson | 56 miles | 28 certificates, 22 associate |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher | 94 miles | 23 certificates, 10 associate |
Welding programs near Sierra Vista, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Sierra Vista
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area (50 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 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.