Where Can You Study Welding Near Americus?
- South Georgia Technical College in Americus, 4 miles away, offers Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2) and Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC (FS31).
- Albany Technical College in Albany, 36 miles away, awarded 43 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Columbus Technical College in Columbus, 53 miles away, awarded 65 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in Georgia: a median $48,430 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Americus
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| South Georgia Technical CollegeAmericus | 4 miles | 113 certificates |
| Albany Technical CollegeAlbany | 36 miles | 43 certificates |
| Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus | 53 miles | 65 certificates |
| Central Georgia Technical CollegeMacon | 59 miles | 546 certificates |
| Southern Regional Technical CollegeMoultrie | 67 miles | 307 certificates |
Welding programs near Americus, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Georgia
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Georgia (13,130 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.