Where Can You Study Welding Near Portsmouth?
- Scioto County Career Technical Center in Lucasville, 7 miles away, awarded 2 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, KY, 25 miles away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Combination Welder - Diploma.
- Elite Welding Academy South Point in South Point, 29 miles away, awarded 7 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in Ohio: a median $50,340 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Portsmouth
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto County Career Technical CenterLucasville | 7 miles | 2 certificates |
| Ashland Community and Technical CollegeAshland, KY | 25 miles | 225 certificates |
| Elite Welding Academy South PointSouth Point | 29 miles | 7 certificates |
| Collins Career Technical CenterChesapeake | 31 miles | 3 certificates |
| Buckeye Hills Career CenterRio Grande | 32 miles | 12 certificates |
| University of Rio GrandeRio Grande | 32 miles | 4 certificates |
Welding programs near Portsmouth, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Ohio
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Ohio (20,330 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.