Where Can You Study Welding Near Coos Bay?
- Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, 1 miles away, offers Welding, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Welding, Certificate of Completion.
- Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, 46 miles away, offers Welding, Associate of Applied Science and Welding, One-Year Certificate.
- Lane Community College in Eugene, 74 miles away, offers Fabrication/Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science and Fabrication & Welding Technology 1-yr Certificate.
- Welder pay in Oregon: a median $59,450 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Coos Bay
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeCoos Bay | 1 miles | 39 certificates, 5 associate |
| Umpqua Community CollegeRoseburg | 46 miles | 15 certificates, 4 associate |
| Lane Community CollegeEugene | 74 miles | 61 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Coos Bay, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Oregon
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Oregon (5,240 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Latest Posts From the Blog
All posts
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.
Texas · Training
Pipe Welding Training in Texas: Where to Learn 5G and 6G Pipe
30 Texas welding schools teach pipe. Compare pipe certificates, 5G and 6G pipe tests, program lengths and cities, from Houston to El Paso.
Texas · Class Schedules
Night Welding Classes in Houston: Training Around a Day Job
Alvin Community College and Tulsa Welding School-Houston run evening welding classes. Compare hybrid and short-award options and how to train while you work.
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.