Where Can You Take Welding Classes in Orlando After Work?
- Night or weekend sections: Southern Technical College (Orlando) and Ridge Technical College.
- Southern Technical College (Orlando) in Orlando, 9 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology.
- Osceola Technical College in Kissimmee, 10 miles away, offers Welding Technology.
- Orange Technical College-South Campus in Orlando, 11 miles away, offers Welding Technology and Welding Technology - Advanced.
- Welding classes in Orlando: 2 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
- Welder pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area: a median $50,200 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Classes in Orlando: 2 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Southern Technical College (Orlando)Day and evening classes are available.
- Osceola Technical CollegeFull time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:05 am - 2:00 pm; Wednesday 7:05 am - 1:00 pm (approximately 11 months); part-time for dual enrollment students only
- Orange Technical College-South Campus1050 hours (approx. 11 months full-time)
- Orange Technical College-West Campus1050 hours (approx. 11 months full-time)
- Eastern Florida State CollegeFull-time; starts Fall Term each year; two 20-week terms; classes Monday - Thursday on the Cocoa campus.
- Ridge Technical CollegeMonday-Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Tuesday-Thursday evening (page lists '5:30 AM - 9:00 PM')
- Lake Technical College1,050 hours - approximately one school year (36 weeks)
- Traviss Technical College7:30 AM - 2:00 PM (Traviss class times as listed)
Compare Welding Programs Near Orlando
| College | Distance | Tuition and fees | Welding awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Technical College (Orlando)Orlando | 9 miles | 160 associate | ||
| Osceola Technical CollegeKissimmee | 10 miles | 25 certificates | ||
| Orange Technical College-South CampusOrlando | 11 miles | 33 certificates | ||
| Orange Technical College-West CampusOcoee | 21 miles | 21 certificates | ||
| Eastern Florida State CollegeCocoa | 30 miles | $2,496 | 26 certificates | 52% |
| Ridge Technical CollegeWinter Haven | 33 miles | $3,930 | 16 certificates | 99% |
| Lake Technical CollegeEustis | 40 miles | 70 certificates | ||
| Traviss Technical CollegeLakeland | 48 miles | 21 certificates |
Welding programs near Orlando, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time resident rate. Awards: welding credentials conferred (IPEDS, via NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is college-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.
Best Welding Schools in Orlando for What You Need
Welding Schools in Orlando: Southern Technical College (Orlando) and 7 Others
Southern Technical College (Orlando), Orlando, Florida
Offers an associate degree in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 160 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Pipe · Fabrication
Lake Technical College, Eustis, Florida
Offers 3 certificates in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 3 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 70 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Fabrication
Orange Technical College-South Campus, Orlando, Florida
Offers 2 certificates in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 33 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Tuition / year
- $2,496 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 26 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Pipe · Cutting · Fabrication
Osceola Technical College, Kissimmee, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 25 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · Flux-cored
Orange Technical College-West Campus, Ocoee, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 21 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication
Traviss Technical College, Lakeland, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 21 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication
Ridge Technical College, Winter Haven, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Tuition / year
- $3,930 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 16 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication
Tuition and welding awards: NCES College Navigator, 2024–25. Programs and processes: each school's own welding page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Orlando.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Orlando?
Osceola Technical College, Orange Technical College-South Campus and Orange Technical College-West Campus offer certificates only; Southern Technical College (Orlando) also awards a welding associate degree, which adds general education and takes about two years full time.
- Southern Technical College (Orlando)Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology: 18 months
- Osceola Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Orange Technical College-South CampusWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours; Welding Technology - Advanced: 750 clock hours
- Orange Technical College-West CampusWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Eastern Florida State CollegeWelding Technology, Career & Technical Certificate (CTC): 1050 clock hours (35 vocational credits)
- Ridge Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Lake Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours; Welding Technology - Advanced: 750 clock hours; Aluminum Welding and Fabrication: 360 clock hours
- Traviss Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
Welder Pay Around Orlando
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (2,020 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About Welding Schools in Orlando
How Much Do Welding Schools in Orlando Cost?
Eastern Florida State College charges the least, $2,496 a year for full-time residents in 2024-2025; Ridge Technical College charges $3,930. Books, tools and protective gear cost extra (Eastern Florida State College budgets $600 for books and supplies).
How Long Does Welding School Take Near Orlando?
Southern Technical College (Orlando) lists Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology (18 months), Osceola Technical College lists Welding Technology (1050 clock hours) and Orange Technical College-South Campus lists Welding Technology (1050 clock hours) and Welding Technology - Advanced (750 clock hours).
How Much Do Welders Make in Orlando?
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area earn a median $50,200 a year (BLS, May 2025), 7% below the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $68,780.
What Is the Best Welding School Near Orlando?
Southern Technical College (Orlando) scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 160 welding awards in 2024-2025. Lake Technical College ranks second.
Are There Night Welding Classes Near Orlando?
Yes. Southern Technical College (Orlando) and Ridge Technical College publish evening or weekend sections: Day and evening classes are available.
Welding Programs Near Orlando but Farther Out
- Daytona State College, Daytona Beach56 miles
- Pasco-Hernando State College, Dade City57 miles
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- Official welding program pages of the 8 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
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