Welding Schools in Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Welding Schools Near Ft. Walton Beach, FL

#1

Okaloosa Technical College

Fort Walton Beach, FL 3.1 miles away BOC Score 46.3
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 461

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL 10.3 miles away BOC Score 67.0
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  • Programs offered: 79
  • Annual completions: 737
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Radford M Locklin Technical College

Milton, FL 32.5 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 466

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#4

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 34.9 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 90
  • Annual completions: 1,840
  • Online programs available

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#5

Emerald Coast Technical College

DeFuniak Springs, FL 36.1 miles away BOC Score 57.6
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 165

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#6

George Stone Technical College

Pensacola, FL 40.3 miles away BOC Score 33.5
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 517

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#7

Tom P. Haney Technical College

Panama City, FL 59.9 miles away BOC Score 39.7
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  • Graduation rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 476

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#8

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Andalusia, AL 62.9 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 580
  • Online programs available

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#9

Florida Panhandle Technical College

Chipley, FL 67.8 miles away BOC Score 39.3
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 396

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#10

Reid State Technical College

Evergreen, AL 74.6 miles away BOC Score 41.9
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 238

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Florida Welding Salary Snapshot

Florida
Florida Median Pay $50,640 $24.35 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $53,750 $25.84 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 51-4121 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Welding processes covered (stick, MIG, TIG, flux-core)
  • AWS certification preparation and testing availability
  • Hands-on booth hours with different materials (steel, stainless, aluminum)
  • Blueprint reading and welding symbol interpretation
  • OSHA safety certification and PPE training

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