Where Can You Study Welding Near Brookfield?
- Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe, 26 miles away, offers Welding Technology and Advanced Welding Technology.
- John Wood Community College in Quincy, IL, 93 miles away, offers Basic Welding (Certificate) and Industrial Welding (Certificate).
- Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, IA, 94 miles away, offers Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science and Welding Technician, Diploma.
- Welder pay in Missouri: a median $51,950 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Brookfield
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Technical SchoolChillicothe | 26 miles | 4 certificates |
| John Wood Community CollegeQuincy, IL | 93 miles | 18 certificates |
| Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa, IA | 94 miles | 53 certificates, 6 associate |
Welding programs near Brookfield, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Missouri
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Missouri (10,600 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.