Where Can You Study Welding Near Flowood?
- Hinds Community College in Jackson, 8 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science and Career Certificate.
- Holmes Community College in Goodman, 45 miles away, offers Technical Certificate and Advanced Technical Certificate.
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, 48 miles away, offers Certificate Level I and Certificate Level II.
- Welder pay in Mississippi: a median $51,100 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Flowood
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community CollegeJackson | 8 miles | 114 certificates |
| Holmes Community CollegeGoodman | 45 miles | 49 certificates, 1 associate |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community CollegeWesson | 48 miles | 61 certificates |
| East Central Community CollegeDecatur | 56 miles | 8 certificates |
| Jones County Junior CollegeEllisville | 72 miles | 46 certificates, 9 associate |
Welding programs near Flowood, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Mississippi
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Mississippi (6,460 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.