Where Can You Study Welding Near Lynchburg?
- Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, 3 miles away, offers Technical Studies - Welding, AAS and Welding Fundamentals, CSC.
- Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, 44 miles away, awarded 25 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge, 46 miles away, awarded 6 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Lynchburg, VA metro area: a median $51,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Lynchburg
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg | 3 miles | 101 certificates |
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke | 44 miles | 25 certificates |
| Mountain Gateway Community CollegeClifton Forge | 46 miles | 6 certificates |
| Southside Virginia Community CollegeKeysville | 47 miles | 73 certificates |
| Danville Community CollegeDanville | 59 miles | 46 certificates |
| Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville | 59 miles | 61 certificates |
Welding programs near Lynchburg, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Lynchburg
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Lynchburg, VA metro area (610 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 4 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.