Where Can You Study Welding Near Grand Rapids?
- Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, in town away, offers Welding Technology, A.A.A.S. and Welding Certificate.
- Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, 34 miles away, awarded 3 certificates, 2 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Montcalm Community College in Sidney, 35 miles away, awarded 2 certificates, 3 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area: a median $48,920 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Grand Rapids
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids | in town | 44 certificates, 13 associate |
| Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon | 34 miles | 3 certificates, 2 associate degrees |
| Montcalm Community CollegeSidney | 35 miles | 2 certificates, 3 associate degrees |
| Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek | 50 miles | 8 certificates, 5 associate degrees |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo | 51 miles | 20 certificates |
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids | 51 miles | 44 associate |
Welding programs near Grand Rapids, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Grand Rapids
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (2,520 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 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.