Where Can You Study Welding Near Ridgefield?
- Clark College in Vancouver, 12 miles away, awarded 68 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Mt Hood Community College in Gresham, OR, 25 miles away, offers Welding Technology Certificate and Advanced Welding Technology Certificate.
- Lower Columbia College in Longview, 25 miles away, awarded 5 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in Washington: a median $63,020 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Ridgefield
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clark CollegeVancouver | 12 miles | 109 certificates, 10 associate |
| Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham, OR | 25 miles | 12 certificates |
| Lower Columbia CollegeLongview | 25 miles | 5 associate degrees |
| Portland Community CollegePortland, OR | 26 miles | 247 certificates, 18 associate |
| Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City, OR | 34 miles | 50 certificates, 11 associate |
| Tillamook Bay Community CollegeTillamook, OR | 59 miles | 11 certificates |
Welding programs near Ridgefield, 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.