WELD · 25 mi of Odessa

Welding Schools in Odessa, TX

2 schools within 25 miles of Odessa reported welding graduates for 2023-24, 160 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Odessa College

2.4 mi

201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX · Public, 4-year

WELD 99
AUTO 78
DSL 70

Grads 2023-24: 99 welding
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,688
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,174

Midland College

17.4 mi

3600 N Garfield, Midland, TX · Public, 4-year

WELD 61
AUTO 39
DSL 37
A&P 19
BODY 10

Grads 2023-24: 61 welding
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,180
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,203

BLS puts the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Texas at $53,340 (middle 80% from $38,380 to $80,240), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Licensing rules for welders are set by Texas: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.

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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.