Where Can You Study Welding Near Abilene?
- Texas State Technical College in Abilene, in town away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Structural Welding Certificate.
- Cisco College in Cisco, 44 miles away, awarded 24 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Ranger College in Ranger, 61 miles away, awarded 107 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Abilene, TX metro area: a median $48,160 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Abilene
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Technical CollegeAbilene | in town | 487 certificates, 101 associate |
| Cisco CollegeCisco | 44 miles | 24 certificates |
| Ranger CollegeRanger | 61 miles | 96 certificates, 6 associate |
| Western Texas CollegeSnyder | 70 miles | 19 certificates, 9 associate |
Welding programs near Abilene, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Abilene
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Abilene, TX metro area (290 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.