Where Can You Study Welding Near Wichita Falls?
- North Central Texas College in Bowie, 46 miles away, offers Welding Technology AAS and Welding Technology Certificate.
- Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK, 48 miles away, awarded 11 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Vernon College in Vernon, 49 miles away, awarded 21 certificates, 4 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area: a median $49,010 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Wichita Falls
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Texas CollegeBowie | 46 miles | 116 certificates, 4 associate |
| Great Plains Technology CenterLawton, OK | 48 miles | 11 certificates |
| Vernon CollegeVernon | 49 miles | 25 certificates, 5 associate |
| Red River Technology CenterDuncan, OK | 51 miles | 28 certificates |
Welding programs near Wichita Falls, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Wichita Falls
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area (230 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.