WELD · 25 mi of Gadsden

Welding Schools in Gadsden, AL

2 schools within 25 miles of Gadsden reported welding graduates for 2023-24, 86 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
65 welding
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,608
Median pay 1 yr out
$31,784 undergraduate certificate

102 Elder Street, Boaz, AL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
21 welding
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$5,610
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$40,388

BLS puts the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Alabama at $48,490 (middle 80% from $36,710 to $66,820), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.