Where Can You Study Welding Near Grand Junction?
- Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, 1 miles away, offers AAS, Manufacturing Technology - Welding Technology and Technical Certificate in Basic Welder.
- Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, 74 miles away, awarded 21 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Uintah Basin Technical College in Roosevelt, UT, 112 miles away, offers Welding Basic Technician and Welding Technology.
- Welder pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area: a median $51,580 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Grand Junction
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction | 1 miles | 73 certificates |
| Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs | 74 miles | 21 certificates |
| Uintah Basin Technical CollegeRoosevelt, UT | 112 miles | 108 certificates |
Welding programs near Grand Junction, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Grand Junction
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Grand Junction, CO metro area (170 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 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.