Welding schools in Ohio
Looking for welding schools in Ohio? There are 55, including 48 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 6 private career schools. Welders in Ohio earn a median $50,340 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 55
- Public colleges
- 48
- Median pay in OH
- $50,340
- Cities with schools
- 30
24 welding schools
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Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Jefferson, OH · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
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Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Bethel, OH · Public
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Monroe, OH · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +10
Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education
Canton, OH · Public
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
Newark, OH · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +16
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Private
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Welding schools by city
- Cleveland (7 within 30 mi)
- Cincinnati (8 within 30 mi)
- Akron (7 within 30 mi)
- Dayton (7 within 30 mi)
- Canton (6 within 30 mi)
- Lorain (6 within 30 mi)
- Hamilton (6 within 30 mi)
- Youngstown (4 within 30 mi)
- Springfield (5 within 30 mi)
- Newark (5 within 30 mi)
- Mansfield (4 within 30 mi)
- Mentor (4 within 30 mi)
- Delaware (3 within 30 mi)
- Reynoldsburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (4 within 30 mi)
- Brunswick (8 within 30 mi)
- Bowling Green (3 within 30 mi)
- Troy (5 within 30 mi)
- Wooster (6 within 30 mi)
- Centerville (8 within 30 mi)
- Zanesville (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (7 within 30 mi)
- Ashland (5 within 30 mi)
- Steubenville (5 within 30 mi)
- New Philadelphia (3 within 30 mi)
- Mount Vernon (3 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (4 within 30 mi)
- Shelby (4 within 30 mi)
- Bethel (6 within 30 mi)
- Milan (6 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $50,340
- $24.20 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,990–$70,510
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 20,330
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.4%
- 40,300 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Ohio?
We list 55 schools in Ohio with welding programs: 48 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Cincinnati, Fremont, Marietta, Zanesville, and Cleveland.
Are there community college welding programs in Ohio?
Yes. 48 public colleges in Ohio offer welding. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does welding school cost in Ohio?
Among the 41 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,967 to $34,972. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do welders make in Ohio?
The median pay for welders in Ohio is $50,340 a year, and most earn between $38,990 and $70,510, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in Ohio?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Ohio
- Medical assistant schools (57)
- LPN programs (57)
- Cosmetology schools (48)
- Criminal justice programs (40)
- HVAC schools (39)
- EMT and paramedic schools (37)
- Phlebotomy classes (35)
- Dental assistant schools (35)
- Medical billing and coding schools (32)
- CNA classes (32)
- Industrial maintenance schools (30)
- Fire science programs (29)
- IT schools (26)
- Electronics technician schools (25)
- Nail tech schools (23)
- Esthetician schools (23)
Welding schools in other states
- Texas (75)
- California (69)
- North Carolina (59)
- Florida (50)
- Illinois (44)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Michigan (30)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Tennessee (29)
- Arkansas (26)
- Kansas (25)
- Georgia (24)
- Alabama (21)
- Minnesota (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Washington (20)