Where Can You Study Welding Near Bozeman?
- Montana State University in Bozeman, 1 miles away, offers CAS in Welding Technology.
- Highlands College of Montana Tech in Butte, 72 miles away, offers Welding Technology, A.A.S. and Certificate of Applied Science in Welding Technology (early exit after two semesters).
- Helena College University of Montana in Helena, 78 miles away, offers Welding Technology C.A.S. and Industrial Welding and Metal Fabrication A.A.S..
- Welder pay in the Bozeman, MT metro area: a median $59,140 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Bozeman
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State UniversityBozeman | 1 miles | 40 certificates |
| Highlands College of Montana TechButte | 72 miles | 3 certificates, 3 associate |
| Helena College University of MontanaHelena | 78 miles | 9 certificates, 8 associate |
Welding programs near Bozeman, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Bozeman
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Bozeman, MT metro area (170 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 3 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.