Where Can You Study Welding Near Wichita?
- Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Wichita, 8 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science, Welding Technology and Technical Certificate, Welding Technology Level 1.
- Heartland Welding Academy in Andover, 12 miles away, awarded 39 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Butler Community College in El Dorado, 27 miles away, awarded 14 certificates, 1 associate degree in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Wichita, KS metro area: a median $54,190 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Wichita
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita | 8 miles | 186 certificates, 27 associate |
| Heartland Welding AcademyAndover | 12 miles | 46 certificates |
| Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado | 27 miles | 14 certificates, 1 associate degree |
| Hutchinson Community CollegeHutchinson | 41 miles | 85 certificates, 7 associate |
| Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City | 47 miles | 85 certificates, 10 associate |
| Pioneer Technology CenterPonca City, OK | 68 miles | 10 certificates |
Welding programs near Wichita, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Wichita
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Wichita, KS metro area (1,460 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.