Where Can You Study Welding Near Mount Vista?
- Clark College in Vancouver, 7 miles away, awarded 68 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Mt Hood Community College in Gresham, OR, 19 miles away, offers Welding Technology Certificate and Advanced Welding Technology Certificate.
- Portland Community College in Portland, OR, 21 miles away, offers Welding Technology, associate degree and Certificate: Maritime Welding.
- Welder pay in Washington: a median $63,020 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Mount Vista
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clark CollegeVancouver | 7 miles | 109 certificates, 10 associate |
| Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham, OR | 19 miles | 12 certificates |
| Portland Community CollegePortland, OR | 21 miles | 247 certificates, 18 associate |
| Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City, OR | 29 miles | 50 certificates, 11 associate |
| Lower Columbia CollegeLongview | 32 miles | 5 associate degrees |
| Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR | 55 miles | 8 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Mount Vista, 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 5 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.