Where Can You Study Welding Near Gainesville?
- Santa Fe College in Gainesville, 5 miles away, offers Welding Technology, C.C. (7623) and Advanced Welding Technology, C.C. (7627).
- North Florida Technical College in Starke, 23 miles away, offers Welding Technology and Welding Technology Advanced.
- Marion Technical College in Ocala, 37 miles away, offers Welding Technology.
- Welder pay in the Gainesville, FL metro area: a median $47,230 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Gainesville
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe CollegeGainesville | 5 miles | 18 certificates |
| North Florida Technical CollegeStarke | 23 miles | 1 certificate |
| Marion Technical CollegeOcala | 37 miles | 29 certificates |
| Florida Gateway CollegeLake City | 37 miles | 19 certificates |
| College of Central FloridaOcala | 37 miles | 11 certificates |
| Riveroak Technical CollegeLive Oak | 57 miles | 5 certificates |
Welding programs near Gainesville, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Gainesville
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Gainesville, FL metro area (150 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 5 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.