Welding Schools in Charleston, WV

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

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

#1

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 3.6 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 278
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Ben Franklin Career Center

Dunbar, WV 6.8 miles away BOC Score 71.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 240

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#3

Boone Career and Technical Center

Foster, WV 17.9 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

#4

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Logan, WV 40.4 miles away BOC Score 32.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 215
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Cabell County Career Technology Center

Huntington, WV 40.5 miles away BOC Score 52.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 125

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, WV 44.9 miles away BOC Score 33.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 309

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Collins Career Technical Center

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

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#8

Academy of Careers and Technology

Beckley, WV 45.5 miles away BOC Score 61.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 264

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#9

New River Community and Technical College

Beaver, WV 49.3 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

#10

Elite Welding Academy South Point

South Point, OH 51.9 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 18

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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

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