Where Can You Study Welding Near Hanahan?
- Trident Technical College in Charleston, 2 miles away, awarded 12 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Williamsburg Technical College in Kingstree, 51 miles away, awarded 15 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in Orangeburg, 64 miles away, offers Associate Degree in Applied Science, General Technology (Welding Technology / Industrial Maintenance Technology) and Basic Welding Certificate.
- Welder pay in South Carolina: a median $49,980 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Hanahan
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical CollegeCharleston | 2 miles | 12 certificates |
| Williamsburg Technical CollegeKingstree | 51 miles | 15 certificates |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg | 64 miles | 8 certificates |
| Denmark Technical CollegeDenmark | 70 miles | 17 certificates |
| Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter | 72 miles | 43 certificates |
Welding programs near Hanahan, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in South Carolina
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in South Carolina (7,380 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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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.