Where Can You Study Welding Near Ferguson?
Students in Ferguson usually compare the same colleges as welding schools in St. Louis, 8 miles away. That guide ranks every program in the area with tuition, schedules and pay.
- Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, 8 miles away, offers Certificate of Technology (Day) and Certificate in Fabrication Welding Technology (Evening).
- Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL, 15 miles away, offers Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Welding Technology and Certificate of Proficiency (CP) | Welding Technology.
- Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, IL, 26 miles away, offers Associate in Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology (0062) and Basic Welding Certificate (062A).
- Welder pay in Missouri: a median $51,950 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Ferguson
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ranken Technical CollegeSt. Louis | 8 miles | 59 certificates |
| Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, IL | 15 miles | 144 certificates, 9 associate |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | 26 miles | 150 certificates, 5 associate |
| St Charles Community CollegeWentzville | 31 miles | 9 certificates, 9 associate |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro | 37 miles | 13 certificates, 15 associate |
| East Central CollegeUnion | 43 miles | 35 certificates, 5 associate |
Welding programs near Ferguson, 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 6 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.