Where Can You Study Welding Near Reno?
- Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, 3 miles away, offers Welding, Manufacturing Technologies, AAS and Welding Technology, Certificate of Achievement.
- Western Nevada College in Carson City, 25 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science Technology Welding and Certificate of Achievement Welding Technology.
- Lassen Community College in Susanville, CA, 74 miles away, awarded 7 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Reno, NV metro area: a median $58,800 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Reno
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno | 3 miles | 107 certificates, 14 associate |
| Western Nevada CollegeCarson City | 25 miles | 143 certificates, 12 associate |
| Lassen Community CollegeSusanville, CA | 74 miles | 7 certificates |
Welding programs near Reno, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Reno
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Reno, NV metro area (390 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 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.