WELD · 25 mi of Benton Harbor

Welding Schools in Benton Harbor, MI

2 schools within 25 miles of Benton Harbor reported welding graduates for 2023-24, 28 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Lake Michigan College

3.0 mi

2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 6
CNC 6

Grads 2023-24: 6 welding
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,488
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,602

Southwestern Michigan College

21.3 mi

58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI · Public, 2-year

WELD 22
AUTO 18
CARP 11
IMT 2

Grads 2023-24: 22 welding
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,704
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,389

BLS puts the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Michigan at $49,990 (middle 80% from $39,090 to $70,200), 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.