Welding Schools in Fairmont, WV

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

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

#1

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, WV 3.8 miles away BOC Score 47.9
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 420
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Fred W Eberle Technical Center

Buckhannon, WV 33.1 miles away BOC Score 83.4
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 258

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#3

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA 37.1 miles away BOC Score 55.8
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 297

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#4

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Washington, PA 49.1 miles away BOC Score 40.9
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 686

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#5

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV 50.7 miles away BOC Score 48.4
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 227
  • Online programs available

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#6

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH 57.7 miles away BOC Score 54.8
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 186
  • Online programs available

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#7

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA 60.9 miles away BOC Score 49.1
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 478
  • Online programs available

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#8

All-State Career School-Pittsburgh

West Mifflin, PA 62.1 miles away BOC Score 47.6
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 1,280

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#9

Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA 65.6 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 151

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#10

Institute of Medical Careers

Pittsburgh, PA 67.2 miles away BOC Score 59.6
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 975
  • Online programs available

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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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