Where Can You Study Welding Near Benton?
Students in Benton usually compare the same colleges as welding schools in North Little Rock, 24 miles away. That guide ranks every program in the area with tuition, schedules and pay.
- Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern, 20 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology and Technical Certificate in Welding Technology.
- University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, 21 miles away, offers Technical Certificate in Welding Technology and Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Technology.
- National Park College in Hot Springs, 31 miles away, offers Welding Technology, TC.
- Welder pay in Arkansas: a median $47,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Benton
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern | 20 miles | 99 certificates, 2 associate |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock | 21 miles | 58 certificates |
| National Park CollegeHot Springs | 31 miles | 121 certificates |
| Arkansas Welding AcademyJacksonville | 32 miles | 67 certificates |
| Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff | 40 miles | 47 certificates |
| University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton | 42 miles | 42 certificates, 9 associate |
Welding programs near Benton, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Arkansas
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Arkansas (6,150 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 6 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.