Where Can You Study Welding Near Columbus?
- Columbus State Community College in Columbus, 1 miles away, awarded 11 certificates, 3 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools in Groveport, 9 miles away, awarded 10 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County in Newark, 31 miles away, awarded 7 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Columbus, OH metro area: a median $51,260 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Columbus
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus | 1 miles | 11 certificates, 3 associate degrees |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical SchoolsGroveport | 9 miles | 10 certificates |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyNewark | 31 miles | 7 certificates |
| Knox County Career CenterMount Vernon | 38 miles | 1 certificate |
| Tri-Rivers Career CenterMarion | 42 miles | 7 certificates |
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School DistrictChillicothe | 43 miles | 6 certificates |
Welding programs near Columbus, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Columbus
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Columbus, OH metro area (2,190 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 1 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.