Where Can You Study Welding Near Charleston?
- Trident Technical College in Charleston, 8 miles away, awarded 12 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Williamsburg Technical College in Kingstree, 58 miles away, awarded 15 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in Orangeburg, 70 miles away, offers Associate Degree in Applied Science, General Technology (Welding Technology / Industrial Maintenance Technology) and Basic Welding Certificate.
- Welder pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area: a median $56,060 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Charleston
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical CollegeCharleston | 8 miles | 12 certificates |
| Williamsburg Technical CollegeKingstree | 58 miles | 15 certificates |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg | 70 miles | 8 certificates |
| Denmark Technical CollegeDenmark | 75 miles | 17 certificates |
Welding programs near Charleston, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Charleston
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (830 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 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.