Welding schools in Virginia
Looking for welding schools in Virginia? There are 20, including 17 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Welders in Virginia earn a median $59,180 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 20
- Public colleges
- 17
- Median pay in VA
- $59,180
- Cities with schools
- 11
20 welding schools
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +2
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +17
Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Welding schools by city
- Virginia Beach (3 within 30 mi)
- Chesapeake (4 within 30 mi)
- Richmond (3 within 30 mi)
- Norfolk (3 within 30 mi)
- Newport News (3 within 30 mi)
- Suffolk (4 within 30 mi)
- Danville (4 within 30 mi)
- Martinsville (3 within 30 mi)
- Abingdon (4 within 30 mi)
- Wytheville (3 within 30 mi)
- Dublin (3 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in Virginia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $59,180
- $28.45 an hour
- Typical range
- $42,520–$79,630
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in VA
- 10,100
- 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 Virginia?
We list 20 schools in Virginia with welding programs: 17 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Melfa, and Alberta.
Are there community college welding programs in Virginia?
Yes. 17 public colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia?
Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,495 to $26,366. 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 Virginia?
The median pay for welders in Virginia is $59,180 a year, and most earn between $42,520 and $79,630, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in Virginia?
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.
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Welding schools in other states
- Texas (75)
- California (69)
- North Carolina (59)
- Ohio (55)
- Florida (50)
- Illinois (44)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Michigan (30)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Tennessee (29)
- Arkansas (26)
- Kansas (25)
- Georgia (24)
- Alabama (21)
- Minnesota (21)
- Washington (20)