Welding Schools in Plainfield, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Plainfield, New Jersey. 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 Plainfield, NJ

#1

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

South Plainfield, NJ 4.5 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 430

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield

Bloomfield, NJ 19.8 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 1,114

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences

Paterson, NJ 24.5 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 475

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, NJ 24.6 miles away BOC Score 38.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 382
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY 26.1 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 3,283

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Bergen Community College

Paramus, NJ 28.8 miles away BOC Score 63.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 323
  • Online programs available

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#7

Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah

Mahwah, NJ 35.3 miles away BOC Score 51.9
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 1,349

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ 35.9 miles away BOC Score 53.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 137
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

Toms River, NJ 45.1 miles away BOC Score 59.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 461

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education

Westampton, NJ 46.7 miles away BOC Score 61.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 168

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New Jersey Welding Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $59,440 $28.58 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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