Where Can You Study Welding Near Traverse City?
- Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, 1 miles away, awarded 6 certificates, 2 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Kirtland Community College in Grayling, 45 miles away, offers Welding and Fabricating (AAS) and Welding and Fabricating (CC), Certificate of Completion.
- North Central Michigan College in Petoskey, 53 miles away, awarded 2 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Traverse City, MI metro area: a median $49,420 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Traverse City
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City | 1 miles | 6 certificates, 2 associate degrees |
| Kirtland Community CollegeGrayling | 45 miles | 20 certificates, 6 associate |
| North Central Michigan CollegePetoskey | 53 miles | 2 associate degrees |
| West Shore Community CollegeScottville | 63 miles | 3 certificates, 7 associate degrees |
| Mid Michigan CollegeHarrison | 68 miles | 30 certificates |
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids | 74 miles | 44 associate |
Welding programs near Traverse City, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Traverse City
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Traverse City, MI metro area (130 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.