Where Can You Study Welding Near Joplin?
- Crowder College in Joplin, in town away, offers Welding AAS and Plate Certificate.
- Franklin Technology Center Adult Education in Joplin, 1 miles away, offers Welding Certificate Program.
- Labette Community College in Parsons, KS, 45 miles away, awarded 26 certificates, 3 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area: a median $45,770 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Joplin
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Crowder CollegeJoplin | in town | 40 certificates, 5 associate |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationJoplin | 1 miles | 16 certificates |
| Labette Community CollegeParsons, KS | 45 miles | 26 certificates, 3 associate degrees |
| Fort Scott Community CollegeFort Scott, KS | 53 miles | 48 certificates |
| Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville, KS | 62 miles | 10 certificates, 8 associate degrees |
| Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale, AR | 66 miles | 27 certificates |
Welding programs near Joplin, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Joplin
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area (570 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.