Where Can You Study Welding Near Meridian?
- College of Western Idaho in Nampa, 5 miles away, offers Welding & Metals Fabrication – Associate of Applied Science Degree and Welding & Metals Fabrication – Intermediate Technical Certificate.
- Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, OR, 40 miles away, offers Industrial Welding Technology AAS and Welding Technology Certificate (One Year).
- College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, 121 miles away, offers Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science and Welding Technology, Intermediate Technical Certificate.
- Welder pay in Idaho: a median $50,530 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Meridian
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| College of Western IdahoNampa | 5 miles | 61 certificates, 14 associate |
| Treasure Valley Community CollegeOntario, OR | 40 miles | 52 certificates, 5 associate |
| College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls | 121 miles | 23 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Meridian, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Idaho
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Idaho (3,300 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.