Where Can You Study Welding Near Vancouver?
- Clark College in Vancouver, 3 miles away, awarded 68 certificates, 7 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Mt Hood Community College in Gresham, OR, 13 miles away, offers Welding Technology Certificate and Advanced Welding Technology Certificate.
- Portland Community College in Portland, OR, 15 miles away, offers Welding Technology, associate degree and Certificate: Maritime Welding.
- Welder pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area: a median $62,050 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Vancouver
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clark CollegeVancouver | 3 miles | 109 certificates, 10 associate |
| Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham, OR | 13 miles | 12 certificates |
| Portland Community CollegePortland, OR | 15 miles | 247 certificates, 18 associate |
| Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City, OR | 22 miles | 50 certificates, 11 associate |
| Lower Columbia CollegeLongview | 39 miles | 5 associate degrees |
| Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR | 49 miles | 8 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Vancouver, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Vancouver
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (3,300 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.