Welding Schools in Altoona, PA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 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 Altoona, PA

#1

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Altoona, PA 0.2 miles away BOC Score 55.5
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 200

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

Johnstown, PA 30.1 miles away BOC Score 64.0
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 207

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Commonwealth Technical Institute

Johnstown, PA 32.1 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 106

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

Clearfield, PA 35.9 miles away BOC Score 62.2
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 34

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#5

Indiana County Technology Center

Indiana, PA 39.1 miles away BOC Score 45.5
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 67

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#6

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Pleasant Gap, PA 43.1 miles away BOC Score 75.3
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 201

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#7

Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program

Reynoldsville, PA 48 miles away BOC Score 37.2
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 61

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#8

Somerset County Technology Center

Somerset, PA 48 miles away BOC Score 66.2
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 83

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#9

Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois

Falls Creek, PA 48.6 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 130

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#10

Triangle Tech-Chambersburg

Chambersburg, PA 53.4 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 66

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Pennsylvania Welding Salary Snapshot

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Median Pay $52,900 $25.43 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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Career Overview

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