Where Can You Study Welding Near Scranton?
- Johnson College in Scranton, 3 miles away, offers Welding Technology and Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology.
- Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, 22 miles away, offers Welding Certificate and Welding Diploma.
- Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center in Springville, 28 miles away, awarded 1 certificate in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area: a median $49,090 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Scranton
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson CollegeScranton | 3 miles | 8 certificates, 12 associate |
| Luzerne County Community CollegeNanticoke | 22 miles | 9 certificates |
| Susquehanna County Career and Technology CenterSpringville | 28 miles | 1 certificate |
| Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem | 54 miles | 4 certificates, 6 associate |
| Welder Training and Testing InstituteAllentown | 55 miles | 50 certificates |
| Schuylkill Technology CenterMarlin | 59 miles | 10 certificates |
Welding programs near Scranton, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Scranton
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (560 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 5 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.