Where Can You Study Welding Near Union?
- East Central College in Union, 1 miles away, offers Welding, AAS and Welding, Certificate of Achievement (CA).
- Jefferson College in Hillsboro, 27 miles away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Welding Technology Certificate.
- St Charles Community College in Wentzville, 27 miles away, offers Associate degree in welding and Certificates of Specialization in welding.
- Welder pay in Missouri: a median $51,950 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Union
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| East Central CollegeUnion | 1 miles | 35 certificates, 5 associate |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro | 27 miles | 13 certificates, 15 associate |
| St Charles Community CollegeWentzville | 27 miles | 9 certificates, 9 associate |
| Ranken Technical CollegeSt. Louis | 43 miles | 59 certificates |
| State Technical College of MissouriLinn | 44 miles | 5 certificates, 37 associate |
| Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, IL | 56 miles | 144 certificates, 9 associate |
Welding programs near Union, 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.