Where Can You Study Welding Near Odessa?
- Odessa College in Odessa, 2 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in Welding and General Welder, Level 1 Certificate.
- Midland College in Midland, 17 miles away, awarded 69 certificates, 5 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, NM, 78 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in Welding and Certificate in Welding.
- Welder pay in the Odessa, TX metro area: a median $63,470 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Odessa
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa CollegeOdessa | 2 miles | 112 certificates, 16 associate |
| Midland CollegeMidland | 17 miles | 58 certificates, 6 associate |
| New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM | 78 miles | 3 certificates, 1 associate |
Welding programs near Odessa, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Odessa
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Odessa, TX metro area (790 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.