Where Can You Study Welding Near Alamogordo?
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in Alamogordo, 3 miles away, offers Welding - Certificate of Completion.
- New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in Las Cruces, 58 miles away, offers Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science and Welding Technology Certificate of Completion.
- Southwest University at El Paso in El Paso, TX, 80 miles away, offers Certificate in Welding Program.
- Welder pay in New Mexico: a median $59,840 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Alamogordo
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo | 3 miles | 4 certificates |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces | 58 miles | 9 certificates, 21 associate |
| Southwest University at El PasoEl Paso, TX | 80 miles | 34 certificates |
Welding programs near Alamogordo, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in New Mexico
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in New Mexico (2,390 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Latest Posts From the Blog
All posts
National · Training
Welding Apprenticeship Programs: How They Work and How to Get Accepted
How welding apprenticeship programs work in 2026: which union trades train welders, how long they take, what you need to apply and when school comes first.
National · Training
TIG Welding Training Courses: How Long They Take, What They Cost and Where to Train
What a TIG welding training course covers in 2026: GTAW certificate length, units, 2024-25 tuition at six colleges and the AWS tests it prepares you for.
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.
Guides, Careers and Pay
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.