Staten Island Welding Schools

Welding Schools in Staten Island, NY

4 of the 8 welding programs within 60 miles of Staten Island publish evening or weekend sections, so you can keep a day job while you train.

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Where Can You Take Welding Classes in Staten Island After Work?

  • Night or weekend sections: Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield, Apex Technical School, Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences and Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah.
  • Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in South Plainfield, NJ, 14 miles away, offers Welding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe Certificate (WLDX210).
  • Apex Technical School in Long Island City, 16 miles away, offers Combination Welding Technology.
  • Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield in Bloomfield, NJ, 18 miles away, offers Welding Technology program.
  • Welding classes in Staten Island: 4 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
  • Welder pay in New York: a median $59,140 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Welding Classes in Staten Island: 4 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Lincoln Technical Institute-South PlainfieldDay, afternoon and evening programs; approximately 42 weeks including holidays and scheduled breaks.
  • Apex Technical SchoolFull-time and part-time; day and evening options; as little as 7 months; classes start every few weeks.
  • Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield36-week program of 12 courses.
  • Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences6 Months (Day) - 12 Months (Evening)
  • Lincoln Technical Institute-MahwahDay, afternoon and evening programs; approximately 42 weeks. Hands-on instruction on campus with some courses online.
  • Ocean County Vocational-Technical School10 months / 900 hours, 5 days per week Mon - Fri 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM; classes begin in September with June graduation.
  • Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult EducationTwo semesters offered fall and spring at the Medford Campus; each course is 45 sessions, Mon, Tues, Thurs 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (e.g. September 14, 2026 - January 21, 2027).

Compare Welding Programs Near Staten Island

CollegeDistanceTuition and feesWelding awardsGraduation rate
Lincoln Technical Institute-South PlainfieldSouth Plainfield, NJ14 miles121 certificates
Apex Technical SchoolLong Island City16 miles119 certificates
Universal Technical Institute-BloomfieldBloomfield, NJ18 miles118 certificates
Hohokus School of Trade and Technical SciencesPaterson, NJ23 miles19 certificates
Bergen Community CollegeParamus, NJ26 miles$4,9133 certificates21%
Lincoln Technical Institute-MahwahMahwah, NJ35 miles77 certificates
Ocean County Vocational-Technical SchoolJackson, NJ41 miles1 certificate
Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult EducationMedford, NJ53 miles23 certificates

Welding programs near Staten Island, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time resident rate. Awards: welding credentials conferred (IPEDS, via NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is college-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.

Best Welding Schools in Staten Island for What You Need

Welding Schools in Staten Island: Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield and 7 Others

South Plainfield, NJ · 14 mi from Staten IslandPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield, South Plainfield, New Jersey

Offers a certificate in welding

  • Most Welding Awards in NJ
  • Evening Classes
Welding awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
121
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting

Long Island City · 16 mi from Staten IslandPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Apex Technical School, Long Island City, New York

Offers one other award in welding

  • Most Welding Awards in NY
  • Evening Classes
Welding awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
119
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication

Bloomfield, NJ · 18 mi from Staten IslandPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield, Bloomfield, New Jersey

Offers one other award in welding

  • Pipe Welding
Welding awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
118
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Fabrication

Mahwah, NJ · 35 mi from Staten IslandPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah, Mahwah, New Jersey

Offers a certificate in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • AWS Testing
Welding awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
77
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Fabrication

Medford, NJ · 53 mi from Staten IslandPublic, under 2-year

Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education, Medford, New Jersey

Offers 2 other awards in welding

  • AWS Testing
Welding awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
23
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication

Paterson, NJ · 23 mi from Staten IslandPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences, Paterson, New Jersey

Offers a diploma in welding

  • Evening Classes
  • AWS Testing
Welding awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
19
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication

Paramus, NJ · 26 mi from Staten IslandPublic, 2-year

Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey

Offers a certificate in welding

  • Certificate Program
Tuition / year
$4,913
in-district, 2024–25
Welding awards
3
conferred 2024–25
Jackson, NJ · 41 mi from Staten IslandPublic, under 2-year

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School, Jackson, New Jersey

Offers one other award in welding

  • AWS Testing
Welding awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
Welding awards
1
conferred 2024–25

Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Cutting · Fabrication

Tuition and welding awards: NCES College Navigator, 2024–25. Programs and processes: each school's own welding page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Staten Island.

How Long Welding Programs Near Staten Island Take

  • Lincoln Technical Institute-South PlainfieldWelding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe Certificate (WLDX210): 40.0 semester credit hours (960 instructional hours)
  • Apex Technical SchoolCombination Welding Technology: 900 clock hours
  • Universal Technical Institute-BloomfieldWelding Technology program: 36 weeks (12 courses)
  • Lincoln Technical Institute-MahwahWelding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe Certificate (WLDX210): 40 semester credit hours (960 instructional hours)
  • Ocean County Vocational-Technical SchoolWelding - 10 Month Accelerated Program: 900 clock hours
  • Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult EducationWelding I: Fundamentals (WLD501/WLD503): 45 sessions; Welding II: Advanced Techniques (WLD502/WLD504): 45 sessions

Welder Pay in New York

Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in New York (8,310 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About Welding Schools in Staten Island

How Long Does Welding School Take Near Staten Island?

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield lists Welding and Fabrication Technology with Pipe Certificate (WLDX210) (40.0 semester credit hours (960 instructional hours)), Apex Technical School lists Combination Welding Technology (900 clock hours) and Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield lists Welding Technology program (36 weeks (12 courses)).

How Much Do Welders Make in Staten Island?

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in New York earn a median $59,140 a year (BLS, May 2025), 10% above the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $87,110.

What Is the Best Welding School Near Staten Island?

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 121 welding awards in 2024-2025. Apex Technical School ranks second.

Are There Night Welding Classes Near Staten Island?

Yes. Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield, Apex Technical School and Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences publish evening or weekend sections: Day, afternoon and evening programs; approximately 42 weeks including holidays and scheduled breaks.

Welding Programs Near Staten Island but Farther Out

  • Northampton County Area Community College, Bethlehem, PA62 miles
  • Philadelphia Technician Training, Philadelphia, PA64 miles

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Sources

  1. Official welding program pages of the 8 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.