Where Can You Study Welding Near Springfield?
- Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, 2 miles away, offers Welding Technology – Stainless (A.A.S.) and Welding Technology – Structural (A.A.S.).
- Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri in Springfield, 4 miles away, offers 7-month Welding Program and 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program.
- Crowder College in Joplin, 67 miles away, offers Welding AAS and Plate Certificate.
- Welder pay in the Springfield, MO metro area: a median $54,080 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Springfield
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield | 2 miles | 60 certificates, 4 associate |
| Midwest Technical Institute-MissouriSpringfield | 4 miles | 121 certificates |
| Crowder CollegeJoplin | 67 miles | 40 certificates, 5 associate |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationJoplin | 68 miles | 16 certificates |
| North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR | 68 miles | 75 certificates |
Welding programs near Springfield, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Springfield
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Springfield, MO metro area (1,060 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 5 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.