2001 Union Carbide Dr, South Charleston, WV · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 7 welding
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,800
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,493
Welding Schools in South Charleston, WV
3 schools within 25 miles of South Charleston reported welding graduates for 2023-24, 30 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
500 28th St, Dunbar, WV · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 17 welding
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $4,692 7 mo
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $32,895
3505 Daniel Boone Parkway, Suite B, Foster, WV · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 6 welding
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $5,000 12 mo
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.