Where Can You Study Welding Near Bellingham?
- Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, 2 miles away, offers Welding and Fabricating Technology - AAS and Welding and Fabricating Technology - AAS - Pipe Specialization.
- Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, 23 miles away, awarded 3 certificates, 13 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Everett Community College in Everett, 53 miles away, offers Welding ATA and AMT in Welding and Fabrication ATA.
- Welder pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area: a median $63,720 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Bellingham
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham | 2 miles | 47 certificates, 31 associate |
| Skagit Valley CollegeMount Vernon | 23 miles | 3 certificates, 13 associate degrees |
| Everett Community CollegeEverett | 53 miles | 37 certificates, 15 associate |
| Peninsula CollegePort Angeles | 62 miles | 173 certificates, 21 associate |
| Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland | 74 miles | 22 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Bellingham, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Bellingham
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Bellingham, WA metro area (320 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.