Where Can You Study Welding Near Longview?
- Kilgore College in Kilgore, 12 miles away, awarded 28 certificates, 9 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Tyler Junior College in Tyler, 33 miles away, offers Welding Technology, AAS and Welding Technology: Advanced Level Option, CERT.
- Panola College in Carthage, 35 miles away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Basic Welding Certificate.
- Welder pay in the Longview, TX metro area: a median $52,300 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Longview
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kilgore CollegeKilgore | 12 miles | 43 certificates, 14 associate |
| Tyler Junior CollegeTyler | 33 miles | 132 certificates, 6 associate |
| Panola CollegeCarthage | 35 miles | 127 certificates, 1 associate |
| Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens | 68 miles | 102 certificates, 9 associate |
Welding programs near Longview, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Longview
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Longview, TX metro area (1,270 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.