Where Can You Study Welding Near Ravenswood?
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg, 23 miles away, offers Certificate of Applied Science in Welding Technology and Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology.
- University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, OH, 34 miles away, awarded 4 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande, OH, 34 miles away, awarded 12 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in West Virginia: a median $48,810 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Ravenswood
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University at ParkersburgParkersburg | 23 miles | 11 certificates, 9 associate |
| University of Rio GrandeRio Grande, OH | 34 miles | 4 certificates |
| Buckeye Hills Career CenterRio Grande, OH | 34 miles | 12 certificates |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical TrainingMarietta, OH | 36 miles | 21 certificates |
| Ben Franklin Career CenterDunbar | 41 miles | 4 certificates |
| Tri-County Adult Career CenterNelsonville, OH | 41 miles | 4 certificates |
Welding programs near Ravenswood, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in West Virginia
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in West Virginia (2,100 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 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.