Where Can You Study Welding Near Santa Maria?
- Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, 2 miles away, awarded 24 certificates, 12 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, 32 miles away, awarded 30 certificates, 3 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Ventura College in Ventura, 83 miles away, awarded 9 certificates, 10 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area: a median $52,800 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Santa Maria
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria | 2 miles | 24 certificates, 12 associate degrees |
| Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo | 32 miles | 30 certificates, 3 associate degrees |
| Ventura CollegeVentura | 83 miles | 9 certificates, 10 associate degrees |
Welding programs near Santa Maria, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Santa Maria
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area (170 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.