Where Can You Study Welding Near Fredericktown?
- Jefferson College in Hillsboro, 50 miles away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Welding Technology Certificate.
- Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, 55 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science Welding Technology and Certificate Welding Fabrication Specialist.
- John A Logan College in Carterville, IL, 68 miles away, offers Welding Technology – AAS Degree and Welding Technology – Certificate.
- Welder pay in Missouri: a median $51,950 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Fredericktown
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro | 50 miles | 13 certificates, 15 associate |
| Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff | 55 miles | 6 certificates, 1 associate |
| John A Logan CollegeCarterville, IL | 68 miles | 49 certificates, 5 associate |
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | 69 miles | 150 certificates, 5 associate |
| East Central CollegeUnion | 70 miles | 35 certificates, 5 associate |
| Shawnee Community CollegeUllin, IL | 73 miles | 86 certificates |
Welding programs near Fredericktown, 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.