WELD · 25 mi of Beckley

Welding Schools in Beckley, WV

2 schools within 25 miles of Beckley reported welding graduates for 2023-24, 19 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

New River Community and Technical College

1.4 mi

280 University Drive, Beaver, WV · Public, 2-year

WELD 13
LINE 13
DSL 10
AUTO 1
CNC 1

Grads 2023-24: 13 welding
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,360
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $34,178

Academy of Careers and Technology

1.5 mi

390 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV · Public, under 2-year

WELD 6
CDL 30
PLMB 4

Grads 2023-24: 6 welding
Program tuition 2023-24: $5,300 10 mo
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $38,620

BLS puts the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in West Virginia at $48,810 (middle 80% from $36,700 to $73,780), 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.