Welding Schools in Bartlett, IL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Bartlett, Illinois. 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 Bartlett, IL

#1

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 6.4 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 2,748

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 10 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 73
  • Annual completions: 2,528
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 11.9 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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  • Programs offered: 98
  • Annual completions: 3,152

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#4

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc

Lisle, IL 13.1 miles away BOC Score 46.0
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 1,165

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#5

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 17.7 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,786
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL 17.9 miles away BOC Score 58.3
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  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 965
  • Online programs available

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#7

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL 18.2 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,275
  • Online programs available

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#8

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Melrose Park, IL 18.8 miles away BOC Score 39.3
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 1,459

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#9

Triton College

River Grove, IL 19.4 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,558
  • Online programs available

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#10

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, IL 20.2 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 914

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Illinois Welding Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $51,320 $24.67 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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