Welding Schools in Overland Park, KS

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Overland Park, Kansas. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Welding Schools Near Overland Park, KS

#1

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS 3.4 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 2,912
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 12.6 miles away BOC Score 45.8
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 981
  • Online programs available

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#3

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, KS 16.2 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,485
  • Online programs available

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#4

Washburn Institute of Technology

Topeka, KS 58.2 miles away BOC Score 71.0
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  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,756
  • Online programs available

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#5

Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott, KS 74 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 538
  • Online programs available

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#6

Highland Community College

Highland, KS 74.2 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 571
  • Online programs available

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#7

Grand River Technical School

Chillicothe, MO 87.2 miles away BOC Score 74.7
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  • Admission rate: 88%
  • Graduation rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 67

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#8

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, KS 88.7 miles away BOC Score 75.5
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 654
  • Online programs available

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#9

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS 94.1 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 886
  • Online programs available

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Kansas Welding Salary Snapshot

Kansas
Kansas Median Pay $49,410 $23.75 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

Next Steps

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