Where Can You Study Welding Near Victorville?
- Victor Valley College in Victorville, 7 miles away, awarded 29 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Barstow Community College in Barstow, 30 miles away, awarded 13 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino, 31 miles away, offers Welding Technology AS and Welding Technology COA.
- Welder pay in California: a median $58,060 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Victorville
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley CollegeVictorville | 7 miles | 29 certificates, 7 associate degrees |
| Barstow Community CollegeBarstow | 30 miles | 13 certificates, 7 associate degrees |
| San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino | 31 miles | 1 certificate, 3 associate |
| CET-ColtonColton | 31 miles | 35 certificates |
| Summit CollegeSan Bernardino | 32 miles | 244 certificates |
| Universal Technical Institute of California IncRancho Cucamonga | 33 miles | 191 certificates |
Welding programs near Victorville, 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 4 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.