Where Can You Study Welding Near Searles Valley?
- Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest, 21 miles away, awarded 39 certificates, 2 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Barstow Community College in Barstow, 66 miles away, awarded 13 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Antelope Valley Community College District in Lancaster, 88 miles away, awarded 17 certificates, 11 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in California: a median $58,060 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Searles Valley
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Coso Community CollegeRidgecrest | 21 miles | 39 certificates, 2 associate degrees |
| Barstow Community CollegeBarstow | 66 miles | 13 certificates, 7 associate degrees |
| Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster | 88 miles | 17 certificates, 11 associate degrees |
Welding programs near Searles Valley, 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
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.