Where Can You Study Welding Near Albany?
- Albany Technical College in Albany, 2 miles away, awarded 43 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Southern Regional Technical College in Moultrie, 36 miles away, offers Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma (WAJ2) and Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, TCC (FS31).
- South Georgia Technical College in Americus, 37 miles away, offers Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2) and Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC (FS31).
- Welder pay in the Albany, GA metro area: a median $47,180 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Albany
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Technical CollegeAlbany | 2 miles | 43 certificates |
| Southern Regional Technical CollegeMoultrie | 36 miles | 307 certificates |
| South Georgia Technical CollegeAmericus | 37 miles | 113 certificates |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeValdosta | 68 miles | 227 certificates |
Welding programs near Albany, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Albany
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Albany, GA 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 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.