Welding Schools in Lexington, SC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Lexington, South Carolina. 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 Lexington, SC

#1

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC 6.5 miles away BOC Score 41.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55
  • Annual completions: 1,119
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, SC 38 miles away BOC Score 51.5
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 474
  • Online programs available

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#3

Denmark Technical College

Denmark, SC 46.2 miles away BOC Score 16.3
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 89

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#4

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC 47.6 miles away BOC Score 48.4
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 427
  • Online programs available

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#5

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, SC 48.8 miles away BOC Score 43.9
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 440
  • Online programs available

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#6

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, SC 53.5 miles away BOC Score 45.7
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 1,546
  • Online programs available

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#7

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, GA 61.9 miles away BOC Score 45.4
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  • Programs offered: 94
  • Annual completions: 2,339
  • Online programs available

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#8

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 66.6 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,055

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#9

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC 81 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 936
  • Online programs available

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#10

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC 82.4 miles away BOC Score 35.7
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 889

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South Carolina Welding Salary Snapshot

South Carolina
South Carolina Median Pay $49,980 $24.03 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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