Where Can You Study Welding Near Valdosta?
- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, 5 miles away, offers Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma (WAJ2) and Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC (FS31).
- Southern Regional Technical College in Moultrie, 38 miles away, offers Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma (WAJ2) and Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, TCC (FS31).
- Riveroak Technical College in Live Oak, FL, 43 miles away, awarded 5 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Valdosta, GA metro area: a median $47,240 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Valdosta
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeValdosta | 5 miles | 227 certificates |
| Southern Regional Technical CollegeMoultrie | 38 miles | 307 certificates |
| Riveroak Technical CollegeLive Oak, FL | 43 miles | 5 certificates |
| Big Bend Technical CollegePerry, FL | 56 miles | 19 certificates |
| Florida Gateway CollegeLake City, FL | 63 miles | 19 certificates |
| Lively Technical CollegeTallahassee, FL | 69 miles | 56 certificates |
Welding programs near Valdosta, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Valdosta
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Valdosta, GA metro area (180 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 4 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.