Welding Schools in Elyria, OH

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Elyria, Ohio. 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 Elyria, OH

#1

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 3.1 miles away BOC Score 58.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 86
  • Annual completions: 1,644
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Lorain County Joint Vocational School District

Oberlin, OH 8.1 miles away BOC Score 66.9
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  • Graduation rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 189

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH 14.2 miles away BOC Score 68.1
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 332

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#4

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH 23.4 miles away BOC Score 47.6
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  • Programs offered: 97
  • Annual completions: 2,818
  • Online programs available

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#5

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH 25.3 miles away BOC Score 58.3
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 646

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#6

EHOVE Career Center

Milan, OH 27.5 miles away BOC Score 75.4
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 391

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#7

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

Ashland, OH 35.1 miles away BOC Score 64.8
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  • Graduation rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 59

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#8

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 36.7 miles away BOC Score 31.3
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 254

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#9

Wayne County Schools Career Center

Smithville, OH 37.4 miles away BOC Score 51.7
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  • Graduation rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 228

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#10

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH 42.5 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 416
  • Online programs available

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Ohio Welding Salary Snapshot

Ohio
Ohio Median Pay $50,340 $24.20 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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