Where Can You Take Welding Classes in Port St. Lucie After Work?
- Night or weekend sections: Indian River State College and Palm Beach State College.
- Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, 10 miles away, offers Welding Technology.
- Treasure Coast Technical College in Vero Beach, 28 miles away, offers Welding Technology.
- Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, 50 miles away, offers Welding Technology Career Certificate (Program Code 5460).
- Welding classes in Port St. Lucie: 2 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
- Welder pay in the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area: a median $52,270 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Classes in Port St. Lucie: 2 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Indian River State CollegeDay: August-June, Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm (10 months); Night: January-December, Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-10:30pm (12 months)
- Treasure Coast Technical CollegeLength: 10 Months
- Palm Beach State CollegeDaytime program 40 weeks / Evening program 56 weeks
Compare Welding Programs Near Port St. Lucie
| College | Distance | Tuition and fees | Welding awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce | 10 miles | $2,764 | 32 certificates | 45% |
| Treasure Coast Technical CollegeVero Beach | 28 miles | 26 certificates | ||
| Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth | 50 miles | $3,050 | 22 certificates | 41% |
Welding programs near Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie for What You Need
Welding Schools in Port St. Lucie: Indian River State College and 2 Others
Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Tuition / year
- $2,764 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 32 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Fabrication
Treasure Coast Technical College, Vero Beach, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 26 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Tuition / year
- $3,050 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 22 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
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 Port St. Lucie.
How Long Welding Programs Near Port St. Lucie Take
- Indian River State CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Treasure Coast Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Palm Beach State CollegeWelding Technology Career Certificate (Program Code 5460): 1050 clock hours
Welder Pay Around Port St. Lucie
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area (290 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About Welding Schools in Port St. Lucie
How Much Do Welding Schools in Port St. Lucie Cost?
Indian River State College charges the least, $2,764 a year for full-time residents in 2024-2025; Palm Beach State College charges $3,050. Books, tools and protective gear cost extra (Indian River State College budgets $1,620 for books and supplies).
How Long Does Welding School Take Near Port St. Lucie?
Indian River State College lists Welding Technology (1050 clock hours), Treasure Coast Technical College lists Welding Technology (1050 clock hours) and Palm Beach State College lists Welding Technology Career Certificate (Program Code 5460) (1050 clock hours).
How Much Do Welders Make in Port St. Lucie?
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area earn a median $52,270 a year (BLS, May 2025), 3% below the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $70,840.
What Is the Best Welding School Near Port St. Lucie?
Indian River State College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 32 welding awards in 2024-2025. Treasure Coast Technical College ranks second.
Are There Night Welding Classes Near Port St. Lucie?
Yes. Indian River State College and Palm Beach State College publish evening or weekend sections: Day: August-June, Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm (10 months); Night: January-December, Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-10:30pm (12 months)
Welding Programs Near Port St. Lucie but Farther Out
- Atlantic Technical College, Coconut Creek73 miles
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- Official welding program pages of the 3 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.