Where Can You Study Welding Near Wilmington?
- Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, 4 miles away, awarded 41 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Brunswick Community College in Bolivia, 23 miles away, awarded 20 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, 48 miles away, awarded 29 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area: a median $55,340 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Wilmington
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Community CollegeWilmington | 4 miles | 41 certificates |
| Brunswick Community CollegeBolivia | 23 miles | 20 certificates |
| Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville | 48 miles | 29 certificates |
| James Sprunt Community CollegeKenansville | 51 miles | 23 certificates |
| Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville | 52 miles | 9 certificates, 3 associate degrees |
| Bladen Community CollegeDublin | 57 miles | 15 certificates, 8 associate degrees |
Welding programs near Wilmington, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Wilmington
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Wilmington, NC metro area (260 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.