Where Can You Study Welding Near Poway?
- Palomar College in San Marcos, 15 miles away, awarded 38 certificates, 10 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- CET-San Diego in San Diego, 20 miles away, offers Welding Fabrication (certificate program).
- Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, 70 miles away, awarded 12 certificates, 6 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in California: a median $58,060 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Poway
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Palomar CollegeSan Marcos | 15 miles | 38 certificates, 10 associate degrees |
| CET-San DiegoSan Diego | 20 miles | 88 certificates |
| Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa | 70 miles | 12 certificates, 6 associate degrees |
| Riverside City CollegeRiverside | 71 miles | 25 certificates, 4 associate |
| Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana | 73 miles | 47 certificates, 10 associate |
Welding programs near Poway, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in California
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in California (26,060 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 3 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.