Where Can You Study Welding Near Manchester?
- Jackson College in Jackson, 19 miles away, awarded 15 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, 21 miles away, offers Welding Technology, AAS and Welding and Fabrication Principles, Certificate.
- MIAT College of Technology in Canton, 32 miles away, offers Welding Specialist.
- Welder pay in Michigan: a median $49,990 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Manchester
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson CollegeJackson | 19 miles | 15 certificates |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor | 21 miles | 76 certificates, 27 associate |
| MIAT College of TechnologyCanton | 32 miles | 65 certificates |
| Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe | 33 miles | 5 certificates, 4 associate |
| Schoolcraft Community College DistrictLivonia | 36 miles | 6 certificates, 6 associate |
| Penta County Joint Vocational SchoolPerrysburg, OH | 46 miles | 6 certificates |
Welding programs near Manchester, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Michigan
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Michigan (13,330 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.