Where Can You Study Welding Near Opdyke?
- Rend Lake College in Ina, 11 miles away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Welding Technology Certificate.
- Kaskaskia College in Centralia, 30 miles away, offers Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology and Fitter Fabricator Certificate.
- John A Logan College in Carterville, 39 miles away, offers Welding Technology – AAS Degree and Welding Technology – Certificate.
- Welder pay in Illinois: a median $51,320 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Opdyke
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Rend Lake CollegeIna | 11 miles | 37 certificates, 2 associate |
| Kaskaskia CollegeCentralia | 30 miles | 34 certificates, 6 associate |
| John A Logan CollegeCarterville | 39 miles | 49 certificates, 5 associate |
| Southeastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg | 40 miles | 31 certificates, 6 associate |
| Olney Central CollegeOlney | 50 miles | 21 certificates, 5 associate |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville | 64 miles | 150 certificates, 5 associate |
Welding programs near Opdyke, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Illinois
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Illinois (16,260 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.