Where Can You Study Welding Near Longview?
- Lower Columbia College in Longview, 1 miles away, awarded 5 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Clark College in Vancouver, 38 miles away, awarded 68 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Centralia College in Centralia, 39 miles away, awarded 3 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area: a median $59,860 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Longview
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Columbia CollegeLongview | 1 miles | 5 associate degrees |
| Clark CollegeVancouver | 38 miles | 109 certificates, 10 associate |
| Centralia CollegeCentralia | 39 miles | 3 associate degrees |
| Clatsop Community CollegeAstoria, OR | 41 miles | 2 associate degrees |
| Portland Community CollegePortland, OR | 50 miles | 247 certificates, 18 associate |
| Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham, OR | 51 miles | 12 certificates |
Welding programs near Longview, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Longview
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area (120 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Latest Posts From the Blog
All posts
National · Cost
What Welding Books, Tools and Supplies Cost
Welding schools estimate $270 to $7,400 a year for books and supplies. See the lowest and highest, why they differ, and when gear costs more than tuition.
Texas · Training
Pipe Welding Training in Texas: Where to Learn 5G and 6G Pipe
30 Texas welding schools teach pipe. Compare pipe certificates, 5G and 6G pipe tests, program lengths and cities, from Houston to El Paso.
Pennsylvania · Training
Pipe and Structural Welding Training in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania schools that train pipe and structural welders, the codes they test to (AWS D1.1, D1.5, ASME IX, API) and what pipe welders and ironworkers earn.
Guides, Careers and Pay
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.