Welding Schools in Portsmouth, OH

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Portsmouth, Ohio. 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 Portsmouth, OH

#1

Scioto County Career Technical Center

Lucasville, OH 9.1 miles away BOC Score 54.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 311

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, KY 25.2 miles away BOC Score 53.8
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  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 3,640
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Elite Welding Academy South Point

South Point, OH 30.2 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 18

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#4

Buckeye Hills Career Center

Rio Grande, OH 31.6 miles away BOC Score 70.4
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 277

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#5

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH 31.8 miles away BOC Score 50.3
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 92
  • Online programs available

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#6

Collins Career Technical Center

Chesapeake, OH 34.6 miles away BOC Score 63.7
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 390

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#7

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, WV 36.2 miles away BOC Score 33.4
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 309

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#8

Cabell County Career Technology Center

Huntington, WV 39 miles away BOC Score 52.0
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 125

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#9

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District

Chillicothe, OH 42.2 miles away BOC Score 83.0
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 303

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#10

Maysville Community and Technical College

Maysville, KY 47.3 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 3,513
  • 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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