Welding Schools in San Marcos, TX

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in San Marcos, Texas. 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 San Marcos, TX

#1

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, TX 25.7 miles away BOC Score 28.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 841
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 33.7 miles away BOC Score 49.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,550
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,590
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 19%
  • Programs offered: 79
  • Annual completions: 4,934
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Universal Technical Institute-West Texas

Austin, TX 40.6 miles away BOC Score 55.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 948

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX 44.7 miles away BOC Score 55.4
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,412
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,952
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 3,177
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 49.2 miles away BOC Score 40.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 701

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 50.8 miles away BOC Score 35.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 1,504
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX 53.1 miles away BOC Score 45.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 371
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX 85.8 miles away BOC Score 37.4
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,750
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,500
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  • 6200 West Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76549-4199
  • (254) 526-7161
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 13%
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,594
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Blinn College District

Brenham, TX 93.2 miles away BOC Score 40.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,890
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,370
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 11%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 773
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Victoria College

Victoria, TX 93.4 miles away BOC Score 59.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 391
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Texas Welding Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $53,340 $25.64 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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