Where Can You Study Welding Near Rancho Cordova?
- American River College in Sacramento, 8 miles away, offers A.S. in Welding Technology and Welding Technology Certificate.
- Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, 13 miles away, offers A.S. in Welding Technology and Welding Technology Certificate.
- Sierra College in Rocklin, 15 miles away, offers Welding Technology - Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree and Welding - Certificate of Achievement.
- Welder pay in California: a median $58,060 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Rancho Cordova
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| American River CollegeSacramento | 8 miles | 105 certificates, 11 associate |
| Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento | 13 miles | 23 certificates, 7 associate |
| Sierra CollegeRocklin | 15 miles | 7 certificates |
| San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton | 40 miles | 23 certificates |
| Yuba CollegeMarysville | 41 miles | 19 certificates, 8 associate |
| Los Medanos CollegePittsburg | 52 miles | 9 certificates, 7 associate |
Welding programs near Rancho Cordova, 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 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.