Welding Schools in Gainesville, FL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Gainesville, Florida. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Welding Schools Near Gainesville, FL

#1

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL 5.3 miles away BOC Score 63.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77
  • Annual completions: 1,446
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

North Florida Technical College

Starke, FL 23.1 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 212

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Marion Technical College

Ocala, FL 36.7 miles away BOC Score 68.1
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,133
  • Online programs available

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#4

College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL 37.1 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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  • In-state tuition: $2,710
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,517
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  • Graduation rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 1,186
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL 37.9 miles away BOC Score 63.5
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 889
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Riveroak Technical College

Live Oak, FL 56.8 miles away BOC Score 46.3
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  • Graduation rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 231

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Withlacoochee Technical College

Inverness, FL 58.4 miles away BOC Score 50.8
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 555

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#8

Jones Technical Institute

Jacksonville, FL 59.4 miles away BOC Score 38.5
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 887

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#9

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 60.9 miles away BOC Score 72.4
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  • Programs offered: 97
  • Annual completions: 3,062
  • Online programs available

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#10

First Coast Technical College

Saint Augustine, FL 62 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 867

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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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