Where Can You Study Welding Near Carrollton?
- Fortis College-Smyrna in Smyrna, 38 miles away, offers Welding Technician Diploma.
- West Georgia Technical College in LaGrange, 38 miles away, offers Welding & Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2) and Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate.
- Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, 40 miles away, offers Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2) and Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC.
- Welder pay in Georgia: a median $48,430 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Carrollton
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-SmyrnaSmyrna | 38 miles | 52 certificates |
| West Georgia Technical CollegeLaGrange | 38 miles | 319 certificates |
| Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta | 40 miles | 127 certificates |
| Southern Union State Community CollegeWadley, AL | 42 miles | 87 certificates |
| Gadsden State Community CollegeAnniston, AL | 42 miles | 62 certificates |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRome | 45 miles | 173 certificates |
Welding programs near Carrollton, 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 6 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.