Welding Schools in Bluefield, WV

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Bluefield, West Virginia. 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 Bluefield, WV

#1

Mercer County Technical Education Center

Princeton, WV 9.3 miles away BOC Score 64.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 194

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, VA 22.5 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 621
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

New River Community College

Dublin, VA 31.2 miles away BOC Score 53.9
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 865
  • Online programs available

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#4

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA 32.1 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • (276) 964-2555
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 466
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

New River Community and Technical College

Beaver, WV 33.9 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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  • In-state tuition: $5,156
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,646
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 309
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Academy of Careers and Technology

Beckley, WV 37.5 miles away BOC Score 61.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 264

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA 58.3 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 564
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Logan, WV 60.2 miles away BOC Score 32.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 215
  • Online programs available

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#9

Boone Career and Technical Center

Foster, WV 64.8 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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  • 3505 Daniel Boone Parkway, Suite B Foster, WV 25081-8126
  • (304) 369-4585
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 316

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 66.5 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 593
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

West Virginia Welding Salary Snapshot

West Virginia
West Virginia Median Pay $48,810 $23.46 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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