Welding classes in Arizona

35 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these welding programs, and Arizona has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Welders join and cut metal parts with hand-held or remotely controlled equipment. Most have a high school diploma plus technical training, and some employers ask for a certification for particular jobs.¹

In Arizona, 22 of the 35 programs take students without a high school diploma, 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 35 programs here are general welding (18 programs), structural welding (5 programs), welding (associate degree, 5 programs), pipe welding (4 programs), and 3 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 35 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Arizona?

Certificates and short courses (30 programs): $3,548 to $7,529most of them, usually 28 to 55 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs): $7,385 to $8,920most of them

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: 26%
Working 6 months later: 55%
Earned a year, estimated: about $24,700
Length: Not enough data; Only 8 of 35 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arizona may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Arizona?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 68 people at 4 of the 35 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $3,548 to $7,529.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $7,385 to $8,920.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 35 welding programs in Arizona approved for WIOA funding

35 programs

General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding 287
Vocational Training Institute
Phoenix
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Vocational Training Institute, PhoenixGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,900
Price if you pay yourself$15,945
5 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Welding 287 at Vocational Training Institute
More details about Welding 287 at Vocational Training Institute
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
54%
Earned in a quarter
$8,980
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
876
Earned a year, estimated
$35,900
Price if you pay yourself
$15,945
students trained with WIOA funding
5
School website, Welding 287 at Vocational Training Institute
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Specialist
The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI)
Phoenix
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI), PhoenixGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$23,650
18 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Welding Specialist at The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI)
Finished
62%
Working at 6 months
55%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2,150
Students counted
754
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$23,650
students trained with WIOA funding
18
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Combination Welding
Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arizona Automotive Institute, GlendaleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$20,663
Program website, Combination Welding at Arizona Automotive Institute
More details about Combination Welding at Arizona Automotive Institute
Finished
71%
Working at 6 months
52%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
696
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$20,663
Program website, Combination Welding at Arizona Automotive Institute
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Fillet Weld Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mohave Community College, KingmanGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
Price if you pay yourself$4,614
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding Technology - Fillet Weld Certificate at Mohave Community College
More details about Welding Technology - Fillet Weld Certificate at Mohave Community College
Finished
48%
Working at 6 months
53%
Earned in a quarter
Left out
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,050
Students counted
429
Earned a year, estimated
Left out
Price if you pay yourself
$4,614
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Welding Technology - Fillet Weld Certificate at Mohave Community College
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Avondale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Universal Technical Institute, AvondaleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,700
Price if you pay yourself$24,970
School website, Welding Technology at Universal Technical Institute
More details about Welding Technology at Universal Technical Institute
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
38%
Earned in a quarter
$10,920
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$375
Students counted
371
Earned a year, estimated
$43,700
Price if you pay yourself
$24,970
School website, Welding Technology at Universal Technical Institute
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - SMAW Plate Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mohave Community College, KingmanStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$14,600
Price if you pay yourself$6,292
Program website, Welding Technology - SMAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
More details about Welding Technology - SMAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
Finished
28%
Working at 6 months
33%
Earned in a quarter
$3,641
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,900
Students counted
360
Earned a year, estimated
$14,600
Price if you pay yourself
$6,292
Program website, Welding Technology - SMAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Plate Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mohave Community College, KingmanStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$12,100
Price if you pay yourself$6,292
Program website, Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
More details about Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
Finished
19%
Working at 6 months
50%
Earned in a quarter
$3,025
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,900
Students counted
345
Earned a year, estimated
$12,100
Price if you pay yourself
$6,292
Program website, Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - SMAW Pipe Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mohave Community College, KingmanPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$6,400
Price if you pay yourself$7,552
Program website, Welding Technology - SMAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
More details about Welding Technology - SMAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
40%
Earned in a quarter
$1,605
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,700
Students counted
310
Earned a year, estimated
$6,400
Price if you pay yourself
$7,552
Program website, Welding Technology - SMAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - GTAW Plate Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mohave Community College, KingmanStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$13,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,950
Program website, Welding Technology - GTAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
More details about Welding Technology - GTAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
Finished
18%
Working at 6 months
54%
Earned in a quarter
$3,279
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,650
Students counted
276
Earned a year, estimated
$13,100
Price if you pay yourself
$5,950
Program website, Welding Technology - GTAW Plate Certificate at Mohave Community College
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - GTAW Pipe Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mohave Community College, KingmanPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$7,200
Price if you pay yourself$7,268
Program website, Welding Technology - GTAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
More details about Welding Technology - GTAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
Finished
11%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$1,809
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,600
Students counted
248
Earned a year, estimated
$7,200
Price if you pay yourself
$7,268
Program website, Welding Technology - GTAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
Welding (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses
Welding: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Pima Community College
Tucson
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Pima Community College, TucsonWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$29,100
Price if you pay yourself$10,548
Program website, Welding: Associate of Applied Science Degree at Pima Community College
More details about Welding: Associate of Applied Science Degree at Pima Community College
Finished
5%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$7,267
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,155
Students counted
161
Earned a year, estimated
$29,100
Price if you pay yourself
$10,548
Program website, Welding: Associate of Applied Science Degree at Pima Community College
Welding (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Structural Welding Technology A.A.S.
Central Arizona College
Coolidge
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Central Arizona College, CoolidgeWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$32,200
Price if you pay yourself$6,395
Program website, Structural Welding Technology A.A.S. at Central Arizona College
More details about Structural Welding Technology A.A.S. at Central Arizona College
Finished
13%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$8,056
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,050
Students counted
159
Earned a year, estimated
$32,200
Price if you pay yourself
$6,395
Program website, Structural Welding Technology A.A.S. at Central Arizona College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Process Piping Welding Training Program 80 Hours
Vocational Training Institute
Phoenix
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Vocational Training Institute, PhoenixGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,100
Price if you pay yourself$7,998
41 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Process Piping Welding Training Program 80 Hours at Vocational Training Institute
More details about Process Piping Welding Training Program 80 Hours at Vocational Training Institute
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$11,281
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
153
Earned a year, estimated
$45,100
Price if you pay yourself
$7,998
students trained with WIOA funding
41
Program website, Process Piping Welding Training Program 80 Hours at Vocational Training Institute
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Pipe Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mohave Community College, KingmanPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
Price if you pay yourself$7,460
Program website, Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
More details about Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
46%
Earned in a quarter
Left out
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,700
Students counted
130
Earned a year, estimated
Left out
Price if you pay yourself
$7,460
Program website, Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Pipe Certificate at Mohave Community College
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding: Structural Welding Certification
Yavapai College
Prescott
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Yavapai College, PrescottStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$18,700
Price if you pay yourself$3,224
School website, Welding: Structural Welding Certification at Yavapai College
More details about Welding: Structural Welding Certification at Yavapai College
Finished
16%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$4,680
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
121
Earned a year, estimated
$18,700
Price if you pay yourself
$3,224
School website, Welding: Structural Welding Certification at Yavapai College
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding
Yavapai College
Prescott
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Yavapai College, PrescottSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,600
Price if you pay yourself$4,496
Program website, Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding at Yavapai College
More details about Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding at Yavapai College
Finished
24%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$6,894
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,160
Students counted
112
Earned a year, estimated
$27,600
Price if you pay yourself
$4,496
Program website, Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding at Yavapai College
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - AAS degree
Cochise College
Sierra Vista
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cochise College, Sierra VistaWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,073
School website, Welding Technology - AAS degree at Cochise College
More details about Welding Technology - AAS degree at Cochise College
Finished
6%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,403
Students counted
101
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,073
School website, Welding Technology - AAS degree at Cochise College
Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding - AAS degree
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northland Pioneer College, HolbrookWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,920
School website, Welding - AAS degree at Northland Pioneer College
More details about Welding - AAS degree at Northland Pioneer College
Finished
41%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$640
Students counted
84
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,920
School website, Welding - AAS degree at Northland Pioneer College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
General Welding Technology - certificate
Cochise College
Sierra Vista
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cochise College, Sierra VistaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,578
School website, General Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
More details about General Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
Finished
12%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$673
Students counted
82
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,578
School website, General Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate
Yavapai College
Prescott
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Yavapai College, PrescottSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,500
Price if you pay yourself$4,496
Program website, Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate at Yavapai College
More details about Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate at Yavapai College
Finished
14%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$8,118
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,160
Students counted
80
Earned a year, estimated
$32,500
Price if you pay yourself
$4,496
Program website, Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate at Yavapai College
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Level 1 Advanced Welder (CP)
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northland Pioneer College, HolbrookGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,000
Price if you pay yourself$2,163
School website, Welding Level 1 Advanced Welder (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
More details about Welding Level 1 Advanced Welder (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
Finished
57%
Working at 6 months
6%
Earned in a quarter
$6,000
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$160
Students counted
75
Earned a year, estimated
$24,000
Price if you pay yourself
$2,163
School website, Welding Level 1 Advanced Welder (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Level 2 Advanced Welder (CP)
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northland Pioneer College, HolbrookGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,777
School website, Welding Level 2 Advanced Welder (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
More details about Welding Level 2 Advanced Welder (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
Finished
50%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$160
Students counted
70
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,777
School website, Welding Level 2 Advanced Welder (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding: Basic Certificate
Pima Community College
Tucson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Pima Community College, TucsonGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,100
Price if you pay yourself$2,556
Program website, Welding: Basic Certificate at Pima Community College
More details about Welding: Basic Certificate at Pima Community College
Finished
13%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$7,264
Length
16 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
62
Earned a year, estimated
$29,100
Price if you pay yourself
$2,556
Program website, Welding: Basic Certificate at Pima Community College
Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding: Pipe Welding Certificate
Yavapai College
Prescott
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Yavapai College, PrescottPipe welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,800
Price if you pay yourself$4,336
Program website, Welding: Pipe Welding Certificate at Yavapai College
More details about Welding: Pipe Welding Certificate at Yavapai College
Finished
12%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$3,955
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
42
Earned a year, estimated
$15,800
Price if you pay yourself
$4,336
Program website, Welding: Pipe Welding Certificate at Yavapai College
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - AAS
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Eastern Arizona College, ThatcherWelding (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
Price if you pay yourself$7,385
School website, Welding Technology - AAS at Eastern Arizona College
More details about Welding Technology - AAS at Eastern Arizona College
Finished
50%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Left out
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,800
Students counted
38
Earned a year, estimated
Left out
Price if you pay yourself
$7,385
School website, Welding Technology - AAS at Eastern Arizona College
Welding and fabricationIn personPrerequisite courses
Welding: Fabrication Certificate
Pima Community College
Tucson
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Pima Community College, TucsonWelding and fabrication · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$24,700
Price if you pay yourself$5,918
Program website, Welding: Fabrication Certificate at Pima Community College
More details about Welding: Fabrication Certificate at Pima Community College
Finished
13%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$6,176
Length
32 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
32
Earned a year, estimated
$24,700
Price if you pay yourself
$5,918
Program website, Welding: Fabrication Certificate at Pima Community College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - Certificate
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Eastern Arizona College, ThatcherGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,400
School website, Welding Technology - Certificate at Eastern Arizona College
More details about Welding Technology - Certificate at Eastern Arizona College
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,400
School website, Welding Technology - Certificate at Eastern Arizona College
Structural weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate
Central Arizona College
Coolidge
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Central Arizona College, CoolidgeStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,740
Program website, Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate at Central Arizona College
More details about Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate at Central Arizona College
Finished
54%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,740
Program website, Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate at Central Arizona College
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding (CAS)
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northland Pioneer College, HolbrookGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,811
School website, Welding (CAS) at Northland Pioneer College
More details about Welding (CAS) at Northland Pioneer College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$480
Students counted
10
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,811
School website, Welding (CAS) at Northland Pioneer College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Aerospace Welding Technology - certificate
Cochise College
Sierra Vista
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cochise College, Sierra VistaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,133
School website, Aerospace Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
More details about Aerospace Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
100 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$673
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,133
School website, Aerospace Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - certificate
Cochise College
Sierra Vista
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cochise College, Sierra VistaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,993
School website, Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
More details about Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,068
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,993
School website, Welding Technology - certificate at Cochise College
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Aerospace Thermal Fusion (Welding) - certificate
Cochise College
Sierra Vista
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cochise College, Sierra VistaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,603
School website, Aerospace Thermal Fusion (Welding) - certificate at Cochise College
More details about Aerospace Thermal Fusion (Welding) - certificate at Cochise College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
100 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,123
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,603
School website, Aerospace Thermal Fusion (Welding) - certificate at Cochise College
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
Mesa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), MesaGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,135
More details about Welding at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$905
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,135
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology - Central Campus - Glendale
Western Maricopa Education Center
Glendale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Maricopa Education Center, GlendaleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,925
Program website, Welding Technology - Central Campus - Glendale at Western Maricopa Education Center
More details about Welding Technology - Central Campus - Glendale at Western Maricopa Education Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,925
Program website, Welding Technology - Central Campus - Glendale at Western Maricopa Education Center
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology - Southwest Campus - Buckeye
Western Maricopa Education Center
Glendale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Maricopa Education Center, GlendaleGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,010
Program website, Welding Technology - Southwest Campus - Buckeye at Western Maricopa Education Center
More details about Welding Technology - Southwest Campus - Buckeye at Western Maricopa Education Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$5,535
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$15,010
Program website, Welding Technology - Southwest Campus - Buckeye at Western Maricopa Education Center

How to pay for welding classes in Arizona

WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Arizona

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for welding classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for welding classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Welding classes in Arizona

programs with a price cost under $5,000: 15 of 35
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 35th of 46
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 2 of 31
welding programs here, against the typical state's 24: 35 vs 24

State comparisons use the same figures as the welding classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Welding classes in Phoenix, Lake Havasu City, Sierra Vista and other Arizona cities

Phoenix area10

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 1 other area.

Other training in Arizona

How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Arizona

Where the Arizona welding program numbers come from

Which Arizona welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Arizona approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arizona offers.

How the prices and results of Arizona welding programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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Welding classes in Arizona

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All 35 welding programs in Arizona approved for WIOA funding

Welding 287

Welding Specialist

Combination Welding

Welding Technology - Fillet Weld Certificate

Welding Technology

Welding Technology - SMAW Plate Certificate

Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Plate Certificate

Welding Technology - SMAW Pipe Certificate

Welding Technology - GTAW Plate Certificate

Welding Technology - GTAW Pipe Certificate

Welding: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Structural Welding Technology A.A.S.

Process Piping Welding Training Program 80 Hours

Welding Technology - GMAW/FCAW Pipe Certificate

Welding: Structural Welding Certification

Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding

Welding Technology - AAS degree

Welding - AAS degree

General Welding Technology - certificate

Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate

Welding Level 1 Advanced Welder (CP)

Welding Level 2 Advanced Welder (CP)

Welding: Basic Certificate

Welding: Pipe Welding Certificate

Welding Technology - AAS

Welding: Fabrication Certificate

Welding Technology - Certificate

Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate

Welding (CAS)

Aerospace Welding Technology - certificate

Welding Technology - certificate

Aerospace Thermal Fusion (Welding) - certificate

Welding

Welding Technology - Central Campus - Glendale

Welding Technology - Southwest Campus - Buckeye