Where Can You Take Welding Classes in Lodi After Work?
- Night or weekend sections: Los Medanos College and Modesto Junior College.
- San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, 9 miles away, offers Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Certificate of Achievement.
- Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, 24 miles away, offers A.S. in Welding Technology and Welding Technology Certificate.
- Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, 32 miles away, offers Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology.
- Welding classes in Lodi: 2 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
- Welder pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area: a median $51,480 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Classes in Lodi: 2 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Los Medanos CollegeThe majority of the courses in LMC's Welding Program are offered during the day, evening and weekends.
- Modesto Junior CollegeBoth day and evening classes are available.
- Sierra CollegeThis certificate can be completed in 2 semesters. (skills certificates); Welding Industry Training noncredit certificate can be completed in 1-2 semesters.
Compare Welding Programs Near Lodi
| College | Distance | Tuition and fees | Welding awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton | 9 miles | $1,180 | 23 certificates | 35% |
| Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento | 24 miles | $1,288 | 23 certificates, 7 associate | 40% |
| Los Medanos CollegePittsburg | 32 miles | $1,312 | 9 certificates, 7 associate | 41% |
| Modesto Junior CollegeModesto | 36 miles | $1,282 | 42 certificates, 7 associate | 30% |
| American River CollegeSacramento | 37 miles | $1,288 | 105 certificates, 11 associate | 37% |
| Las Positas CollegeLivermore | 40 miles | $1,168 | 17 certificates, 3 associate | 53% |
| Solano Community CollegeFairfield | 46 miles | $1,172 | 4 certificates, 3 associate | 36% |
| Sierra CollegeRocklin | 46 miles | $1,446 | 7 certificates | 42% |
Welding programs near Lodi, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time resident rate. Awards: welding credentials conferred (IPEDS, via NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is college-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.
Best Welding Schools in Lodi for What You Need
Welding Schools in Lodi: Las Positas College and 7 Others
Las Positas College, Livermore, California
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,168 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
American River College, Sacramento, California
Offers an associate degree and 7 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,288 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 116 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, California
Offers 2 associate degrees and 3 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,288 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 30 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Inspection
Modesto Junior College, Modesto, California
Offers an associate degree, a certificate and 3 other awards in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,282 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 49 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, California
Offers a certificate in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,312 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 16 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, California
Offers 4 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,180 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication
Solano Community College, Fairfield, California
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,172 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 7 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Cutting · Robotic
Sierra College, Rocklin, California
Offers an associate degree and 7 certificates in welding
- Tuition / year
- $1,446 all students, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 7 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Tuition and welding awards: NCES College Navigator, 2024–25. Programs and processes: each school's own welding page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Lodi.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Lodi?
San Joaquin Delta College, Los Medanos College and Las Positas College offer certificates only; Cosumnes River College, Modesto Junior College and American River College also award a welding associate degree, which adds general education and takes about two years full time.
- San Joaquin Delta CollegeWelding Technology Certificate of Achievement: 42.5 units minimum; Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Certificate of Achievement: 20 units minimum; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate of Achievement: 20 units minimum
- Cosumnes River CollegeA.S. in Welding Technology: at least 60 units total including GE; A.S. in General Agriculture (Welding Concentration): 60 units total
- Los Medanos CollegeCertificate of Achievement in Welding Technology: 26 welding units (180 theory hours, 864 lab hours) plus 3-4 general education units
- Modesto Junior CollegeWelding A.S. Degree: 31-32 major units; Welding Certificate of Achievement: 26-28 major units; Design & Fabrication Skills Recognition: 12 major units
- American River CollegeA.S. in Welding Technology: 34.5-38 units (major requirements); Welding Metallurgy and Inspection Certificate: 270 hours; Gas Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc Welding Plate Certificate: 252 hours
- Sierra CollegeWelding Technology - Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree: 35-38 major units (60 units minimum for degree)
Welder Pay Around Lodi
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area (740 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About Welding Schools in Lodi
How Much Do Welding Schools in Lodi Cost?
Las Positas College charges the least, $1,168 a year for full-time residents in 2024-2025; Sierra College charges $1,446. Books, tools and protective gear cost extra (Las Positas College budgets $1,062 for books and supplies).
How Long Does Welding School Take Near Lodi?
San Joaquin Delta College lists Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement (42.5 units minimum) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Certificate of Achievement (20 units minimum), Cosumnes River College lists A.S. in Welding Technology (at least 60 units total including GE) and A.S. in General Agriculture (Welding Concentration) (60 units total) and Los Medanos College lists Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology (26 welding units (180 theory hours, 864 lab hours) plus 3-4 general education units).
How Much Do Welders Make in Lodi?
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area earn a median $51,480 a year (BLS, May 2025), 4% below the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $74,280.
What Is the Best Welding School Near Lodi?
Las Positas College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 20 welding awards in 2024-2025. American River College ranks second.
Are There Night Welding Classes Near Lodi?
Yes. Los Medanos College and Modesto Junior College publish evening or weekend sections: The majority of the courses in LMC's Welding Program are offered during the day, evening and weekends.
Welding Programs Near Lodi but Farther Out
- Columbia College, Sonora50 miles
- Napa Valley College, Napa54 miles
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 8 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
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