Where Can You Study Welding Near Kent?
- Green River College in Auburn, 5 miles away, awarded 3 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Renton Technical College in Renton, 7 miles away, offers Arc Welding Certificate and Welding Certificate of Completion.
- South Seattle College in Seattle, 13 miles away, offers Welding Fabrication Technology, Associate in Applied Science and Maritime Shipyard Welding Certificate.
- Welder pay in Washington: a median $63,020 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Kent
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Green River CollegeAuburn | 5 miles | 3 certificates, 7 associate degrees |
| Renton Technical CollegeRenton | 7 miles | 30 certificates, 12 associate |
| South Seattle CollegeSeattle | 13 miles | 78 certificates, 3 associate |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma | 15 miles | 3 certificates, 13 associate degrees |
| Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood | 20 miles | 9 certificates, 8 associate degrees |
| Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland | 22 miles | 22 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Kent, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Washington
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Washington (7,720 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 3 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.