Welding Schools in Gretna, NE | Best Welding School

Where Can You Study Welding Near Gretna?

Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha, 18 miles away, offers Welding Technology (WEAAS) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (WGMSD).
Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA, 23 miles away, offers Welding Technology Diploma and Weld to Work (Continuing Education stackable certificate program).
Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln, 31 miles away, offers Welding Technology A.A.S. and Welding Technology Diploma.
Welder pay in Nebraska: a median $52,220 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Welding Programs Near Gretna

College	Distance	Welding awards
Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha	18 miles	91 certificates, 41 associate
Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA	23 miles	77 certificates
Southeast Community College AreaLincoln	31 miles	202 certificates, 21 associate
Central Community CollegeColumbus	64 miles	198 certificates, 35 associate

Welding programs near Gretna, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.

Welder Pay in Nebraska

10th percentile$43,850

25th$47,830

Median$52,220

75th$61,810

90th percentile$66,900

Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Nebraska (4,200 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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National · Cost

What Welding Books, Tools and Supplies Cost

Welding schools estimate $270 to $7,400 a year for books and supplies. See the lowest and highest, why they differ, and when gear costs more than tuition.

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Florida · Cost

How Much Does Welding School Cost in Florida?

2024–25 welding tuition in Florida, from $2,496 at Eastern Florida State College to $3,930 at Ridge Technical College, plus full-program prices and books.

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Arizona · Cost

How Much Does Welding School Cost in Arizona?

2024–25 welding tuition in Arizona: $2,208 at Mohave to $2,948 at Yavapai. Full-program prices from $3,560 to $16,950, plus books and out-of-state rates.

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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.