Welding Schools in Eau Claire, WI

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare welding programs in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 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 Eau Claire, WI

#1

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI 1.9 miles away BOC Score 61.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93
  • Annual completions: 3,593
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI 47.2 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 3,070
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, MN 55.3 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 430
  • Online programs available

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#4

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI 70.5 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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  • Programs offered: 84
  • Annual completions: 1,710
  • Online programs available

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#5

Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, MN 72 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 653
  • Online programs available

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#6

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN 74.4 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 2,278
  • Online programs available

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#7

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN 77.9 miles away BOC Score 72.2
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  • In-state tuition: $6,679
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,679
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  • Graduation rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,190
  • Online programs available

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#8

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN 79.5 miles away BOC Score 48.2
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 1,406
  • Online programs available

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#9

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 88.1 miles away BOC Score 45.5
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,275
  • Online programs available

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#10

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 88.5 miles away BOC Score 73.3
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 695
  • Online programs available

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Wisconsin Welding Salary Snapshot

Wisconsin
Wisconsin Median Pay $58,410 $28.08 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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