Where Can You Study Welding Near Richmond?
- Centura College-Richmond Main in North Chesterfield, 4 miles away, awarded 27 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, 7 miles away, awarded 13 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Brightpoint Community College in Chester, 13 miles away, offers Welding Certificate and Welding, CSC.
- Welder pay in the Richmond, VA metro area: a median $57,710 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Richmond
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Richmond MainNorth Chesterfield | 4 miles | 27 certificates |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond | 7 miles | 13 certificates |
| Brightpoint Community CollegeChester | 13 miles | 58 certificates |
| Southside Virginia Community CollegeKeysville | 65 miles | 73 certificates |
| Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin | 66 miles | 3 certificates |
Welding programs near Richmond, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Richmond
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Richmond, VA metro area (1,260 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.