Welding classes in Michigan
64 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
42 schools offer these welding programs, and Michigan 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 Michigan, 40 of the 64 programs take students without a high school diploma, 19 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 64 programs here are general welding (37 programs), welding (associate degree, 13 programs), welding and fabrication (8 programs), single welding process (4 programs), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.
See the 64 programsHow much do welding classes cost in Michigan?
- Certificates and short courses (51 programs)
- $2,500 to $8,958most of them, usually 10 to 36 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (13 programs)
- $11,422 to $16,588most of them, usually 60 to 83 weeks long
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
- 87%
- Working 6 months later
- 77%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $35,600
- Length
- 12 to 52 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Michigan may also offer welding classes. How these figures are made
All 64 welding programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding
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Welding Specialist Certificate
MIAT College of Technology
Canton
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000Price if you pay yourself$23,891Program website, Welding Specialist Certificate at MIAT College of TechnologyMore details about Welding Specialist Certificate at MIAT College of Technology
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,262
- Length
- 36 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $151
- Students counted
- 219
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,891
Welding Technology
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,500Price if you pay yourself$15,006Program website, Welding Technology at Washtenaw Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Washtenaw Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,365
- Length
- 75 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,999
- Students counted
- 148
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,006
Welding Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$6,100Price if you pay yourself$28,980Program website, Welding Technology at Ferris State UniversityMore details about Welding Technology at Ferris State University
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $1,521
- Length
- 60 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 128
- Earned a year, estimated
- $6,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $28,980
Welding - Manufacturing & Maintenance and Construction
Macomb Community College
Warren
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,000Price if you pay yourself$4,952Program website, Welding - Manufacturing & Maintenance and Construction at Macomb Community CollegeMore details about Welding - Manufacturing & Maintenance and Construction at Macomb Community College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,008
- Length
- 52 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 112
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,952
Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program
Advanced Welding Institute
Eagle River, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Michigan; Michigan approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$36,700Price if you pay yourself$25,0004 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program at Advanced Welding InstituteMore details about Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program at Advanced Welding Institute
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 6%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,164
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 83
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $25,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding MIG Production Worker Training Program
Detroit Training Center
Detroit
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$7,00022 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding MIG Production Worker Training Program at Detroit Training CenterMore details about Welding MIG Production Worker Training Program at Detroit Training Center
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,194
- Length
- 7 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 22
Welding Fabrication Technology
Schoolcraft College
Livonia
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$54,400Price if you pay yourself$10,300Program website, Welding Fabrication Technology at Schoolcraft CollegeMore details about Welding Fabrication Technology at Schoolcraft College
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,594
- Length
- 104 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,400
- Students counted
- 77
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,300
Welding Technology AAAS (932)
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$50,900Price if you pay yourself$10,418Program website, Welding Technology AAAS (932) at Grand Rapids Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology AAAS (932) at Grand Rapids Community College
- Finished
- 11%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,724
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,746
- Students counted
- 62
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,418
Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 1 Fundamentals
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,600Price if you pay yourself$2,039Program website, Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 1 Fundamentals at Oakland Community CollegeMore details about Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 1 Fundamentals at Oakland Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,161
- Length
- 30 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 61
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,039
Welding Certificate
Mott Community College
Flint
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,000Price if you pay yourself$7,102Program website, Welding Certificate at Mott Community CollegeMore details about Welding Certificate at Mott Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,749
- Length
- 38 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,102
Engineering Technology - Welding and Fabricating
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,709Program website, Engineering Technology - Welding and Fabricating at St. Clair County Community CollegeMore details about Engineering Technology - Welding and Fabricating at St. Clair County Community College
- Finished
- 4%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,344
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,709
Welding Fabrication
Schoolcraft College
Livonia
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,300Price if you pay yourself$8,807Program website, Welding Fabrication at Schoolcraft CollegeMore details about Welding Fabrication at Schoolcraft College
- Finished
- 8%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,578
- Length
- 48 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 56
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,807
Welding Technology
Mott Community College
Flint
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,200Price if you pay yourself$14,770Program website, Welding Technology at Mott Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology at Mott Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,543
- Length
- 83 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 56
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,770
Welding & Fabrication Principles
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,600Price if you pay yourself$5,466Program website, Welding & Fabrication Principles at Washtenaw Community CollegeMore details about Welding & Fabrication Principles at Washtenaw Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,405
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,204
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,466
Welding/Fabrication Technician
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,601Program website, Welding/Fabrication Technician at Grand Rapids Community CollegeMore details about Welding/Fabrication Technician at Grand Rapids Community College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 18 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 44
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,601
Welding Technology AAS
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,100Price if you pay yourself$15,024Program website, Welding Technology AAS at Muskegon Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology AAS at Muskegon Community College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,773
- Length
- 104 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,600
- Students counted
- 43
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,024
Welding and Fabricating
Kirtland Community College
Grayling
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,400Price if you pay yourself$12,975Program website, Welding and Fabricating at Kirtland Community CollegeMore details about Welding and Fabricating at Kirtland Community College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,361
- Length
- 30 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 42
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,975
Comprehensive Industrial Welding
Industrial Arts Institute
Onaway
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200Price if you pay yourself$15,0004 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Comprehensive Industrial Welding at Industrial Arts InstituteMore details about Comprehensive Industrial Welding at Industrial Arts Institute
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,041
- Length
- 19 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding Technology Certificate
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600Price if you pay yourself$5,468Program website, Welding Technology Certificate at Muskegon Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology Certificate at Muskegon Community College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,896
- Length
- 52 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $700
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,468
Industrial Welding (259)
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,400Price if you pay yourself$14,950Program website, Industrial Welding (259) at Kellogg Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Welding (259) at Kellogg Community College
- Finished
- 10%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,342
- Length
- 60 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,200
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,950
Welding
West Shore Community College
Scottville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,700Price if you pay yourself$14,408Program website, Welding at West Shore Community CollegeMore details about Welding at West Shore Community College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,677
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,100
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,408
Welding Production Technology (Associate)
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,100Price if you pay yourself$10,530Program website, Welding Production Technology (Associate) at Lake Michigan CollegeMore details about Welding Production Technology (Associate) at Lake Michigan College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,280
- Length
- 56 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 33
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,530
Industrial Welding (155)
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$9,109Program website, Industrial Welding (155) at Kellogg Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Welding (155) at Kellogg Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,199
- Length
- 30 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,109
Welding Technology - WLD.TC / WLD.C.APP
Mid Michigan College
Harrison
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$18,700Price if you pay yourself$12,720Program website, Welding Technology - WLD.TC / WLD.C.APP at Mid Michigan CollegeMore details about Welding Technology - WLD.TC / WLD.C.APP at Mid Michigan College
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,687
- Length
- 52 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,227
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,720
Welding Certificate (931)
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$5,459Program website, Welding Certificate (931) at Grand Rapids Community CollegeMore details about Welding Certificate (931) at Grand Rapids Community College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,412
- Length
- 30 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,459
Welding/Metal Fabrication
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,600Price if you pay yourself$2,1504 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding/Metal Fabrication at North Central Michigan CollegeMore details about Welding/Metal Fabrication at North Central Michigan College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,142
- Length
- 10 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,150
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
American Welding Society SENSE Level 1 Entry Welder/Full
Merrill Institute Inc.
Alma
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,200Price if you pay yourself$11,525Program website, American Welding Society SENSE Level 1 Entry Welder/Full at Merrill Institute Inc.More details about American Welding Society SENSE Level 1 Entry Welder/Full at Merrill Institute Inc.
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,052
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,525
Welding Technology - Certificate
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,100Price if you pay yourself$8,387Program website, Welding Technology - Certificate at Southwestern Michigan CollegeMore details about Welding Technology - Certificate at Southwestern Michigan College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 35%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,766
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,621
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,387
Welding - Advanced Manufacturing Certificate
Jackson College
Jackson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$5,278Program website, Welding - Advanced Manufacturing Certificate at Jackson CollegeMore details about Welding - Advanced Manufacturing Certificate at Jackson College
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,761
- Length
- 72 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 25
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,278
Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate
Schoolcraft College
Livonia
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,300Price if you pay yourself$12,792Program website, Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate at Schoolcraft CollegeMore details about Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate at Schoolcraft College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,578
- Length
- 45 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 25
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,792
Welding Fundamentals
Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
Allegan
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$700Program website, Welding Fundamentals at Allegan County Area Technical & Education CenterMore details about Welding Fundamentals at Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 9 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $700
Accelerated Welding Program
Mott Community College
Flint
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,900Price if you pay yourself$4,0005 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Accelerated Welding Program at Mott Community CollegeMore details about Accelerated Welding Program at Mott Community College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,727
- Length
- 15 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,000
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Applied Welding Technology Program
Thompson M-TEC
Holland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,700Price if you pay yourself$2,125Program website, Applied Welding Technology Program at Thompson M-TECMore details about Applied Welding Technology Program at Thompson M-TEC
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,183
- Length
- 21 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 16
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,125
Welding - 1336 - Associate of Applied Science
Montcalm Community College
Sidney
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,700Price if you pay yourself$11,422Program website, Welding - 1336 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community CollegeMore details about Welding - 1336 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,170
- Length
- 106 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,500
- Students counted
- 16
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,422
Welding Fabrication
Alpena Community College
Alpena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,700Price if you pay yourself$7,665Program website, Welding Fabrication at Alpena Community CollegeMore details about Welding Fabrication at Alpena Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,413
- Length
- 32 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 15
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,665
Welding
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
Sault S Marie
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$700Program website, Welding at Eastern Upper Peninsula ISDMore details about Welding at Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $700
Welders Skilled Training
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit/Goodwill Occupational
Detroit
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,200Price if you pay yourself$5,9058 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welders Skilled Training at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit/Goodwill OccupationalMore details about Welders Skilled Training at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit/Goodwill Occupational
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 38%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,788
- Length
- 15 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,905
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
MIG/TIG Welding (WELD 155)
Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Big Rapids
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,474Program website, MIG/TIG Welding (WELD 155) at Mecosta Osceola Career CenterMore details about MIG/TIG Welding (WELD 155) at Mecosta Osceola Career Center
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,474
Welding
Sanilac Career Center
Peck
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,200Price if you pay yourself$2,5006 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding at Sanilac Career CenterMore details about Welding at Sanilac Career Center
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,290
- Length
- 14 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Prototype/Welding Training
Jackson College
Jackson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,480Program website, Prototype/Welding Training at Jackson CollegeMore details about Prototype/Welding Training at Jackson College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 43 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,480
Welding - AWS Sense Level I Basic
Baker College
Owosso
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,3124 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Welding - AWS Sense Level I Basic at Baker CollegeMore details about Welding - AWS Sense Level I Basic at Baker College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,312
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Welding
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600Price if you pay yourself$9,427Program website, Welding at Gogebic Community CollegeMore details about Welding at Gogebic Community College
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,912
- Length
- 32 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,427
Welding Technology - AAS
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$16,588Program website, Welding Technology - AAS at Southwestern Michigan CollegeMore details about Welding Technology - AAS at Southwestern Michigan College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,325
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,588
Welding Technology (0156)
Lansing Community College
Lansing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,883Program website, Welding Technology (0156) at Lansing Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology (0156) at Lansing Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,883
Welding Program
Bay-Arenac ISD Adult Education
Bay City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,800Program website, Welding Program at Bay-Arenac ISD Adult EducationMore details about Welding Program at Bay-Arenac ISD Adult Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $240
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,800
MIG Welding Basics
Tuscola Technology Center
Caro
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,200Program website, MIG Welding Basics at Tuscola Technology CenterMore details about MIG Welding Basics at Tuscola Technology Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,200
Advanced Welding (WELD 211)
Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Big Rapids
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,256Program website, Advanced Welding (WELD 211) at Mecosta Osceola Career CenterMore details about Advanced Welding (WELD 211) at Mecosta Osceola Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 9 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,256
Fundamentals of Welding (WELD151)
Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Big Rapids
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,374Program website, Fundamentals of Welding (WELD151) at Mecosta Osceola Career CenterMore details about Fundamentals of Welding (WELD151) at Mecosta Osceola Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,374
Rapid Training Welding - MIG
Mid Michigan College
Harrison
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,600Program website, Rapid Training Welding - MIG at Mid Michigan CollegeMore details about Rapid Training Welding - MIG at Mid Michigan College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,600
Welder Technician
Central Michigan University
Based in Mt Pleasant, MI
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,145Program website, Welder Technician at Central Michigan UniversityMore details about Welder Technician at Central Michigan University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,145
Welding 104
Welding Concepts Training Inc
Detroit
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,500Program website, Welding 104 at Welding Concepts Training IncMore details about Welding 104 at Welding Concepts Training Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,500
Welder Technician
Andrews University
Based in Berrien Springs, MI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,695Program website, Welder Technician at Andrews UniversityMore details about Welder Technician at Andrews University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,695
Entry Level Welding
Monroe County Community College
Monroe
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,753Program website, Entry Level Welding at Monroe County Community CollegeMore details about Entry Level Welding at Monroe County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,753
Welding
Lapeer County ISD
Attica
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,071Program website, Welding at Lapeer County ISDMore details about Welding at Lapeer County ISD
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 23 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,071
Welding
Litchfield Regional Training Center
Litchfield
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,980Program website, Welding at Litchfield Regional Training CenterMore details about Welding at Litchfield Regional Training Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 25 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,980
Welding 101
Welding Concepts Training Inc
Detroit
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,000Program website, Welding 101 at Welding Concepts Training IncMore details about Welding 101 at Welding Concepts Training Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,000
Welding 102
Welding Concepts Training Inc
Detroit
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,000Program website, Welding 102 at Welding Concepts Training IncMore details about Welding 102 at Welding Concepts Training Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,000
Welding 103
Welding Concepts Training Inc
Detroit
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,500Program website, Welding 103 at Welding Concepts Training IncMore details about Welding 103 at Welding Concepts Training Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,500
Welding Technology - 1334 - Certificate
Montcalm Community College
Sidney
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,048Program website, Welding Technology - 1334 - Certificate at Montcalm Community CollegeMore details about Welding Technology - 1334 - Certificate at Montcalm Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 53 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,250
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,048
Metal Fabricator
JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
Jackson
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,285School website, Metal Fabricator at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing CareersMore details about Metal Fabricator at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,285
Welding
JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
Jackson
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$15,875School website, Welding at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing CareersMore details about Welding at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,875
Welding
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$20,014Program website, Welding at North Central Michigan CollegeMore details about Welding at North Central Michigan College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,000
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $20,014
Structural Welding Program
Advanced Welding Institute
Eagle River, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Michigan; Michigan approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$22,000Program website, Structural Welding Program at Advanced Welding InstituteMore details about Structural Welding Program at Advanced Welding Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $22,000
Robotic Welding Technician
JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
Jackson
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$26,664School website, Robotic Welding Technician at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing CareersMore details about Robotic Welding Technician at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $26,664
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for welding classes in Michigan
WIOA funding can pay for welding classes in Michigan
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 Michigan
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 17 of 64
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 40th of 46
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 19 of 31
- welding programs here, against the typical state's 24
- 64 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 Detroit, Grand Rapids, Jackson and other Michigan cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 19 more programs are in 15 other areas, 9 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.
Other training in Michigan
How welding classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Michigan
- CDL training106 programs
- CNA classes99 programs
- Medical assistant training94 programs
- Phlebotomy training45 programs
- HVAC training40 programs
- Medical billing and coding training48 programs
- LPN programs22 programs
- EMT classes48 programs
- Electrician training27 programs
- Dental assistant programs39 programs
- Auto mechanic classes30 programs
- Pharmacy technician training34 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training34 programs
- Carpentry classes11 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training7 programs
- Cybersecurity training32 programs
- IT training107 programs
- Cosmetology school11 programs
- Barber school1 program
- Esthetician school6 programs
- Nail tech school5 programs
- EKG technician programs21 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs15 programs
- Fire academy14 programs
- Police academy31 programs
- Surgical tech programs15 programs
- Radiology tech programs14 programs
- Culinary school26 programs
- Home health aide training5 programs
- PTA programs12 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training34 programs
- Human resources training11 programs
- Medication aide training1 program
- Industrial maintenance technician training45 programs
- Early childhood education programs32 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school5 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training6 programs
- Hospitality management programs7 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training3 programs
- Coding and software development courses53 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training13 programs
- Sonography school11 programs
- Data analytics courses14 programs
- Administrative assistant training40 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs8 programs
- Medical lab technician programs12 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses29 programs
- Digital marketing courses13 programs
- Web and graphic design courses39 programs
- Health information technology programs14 programs
- Vet tech programs12 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training17 programs
- OTA programs4 programs
- Interpreter and translator training3 programs
- Home inspector training3 programs
- Personal trainer certification11 programs
- Healthcare administration programs8 programs
- Customer service training8 programs
- MRI tech school7 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs4 programs
- RBT certification training5 programs
- Mental health technician training6 programs
- Human services programs11 programs
- Manufacturing technician training26 programs
- Electronics technician training17 programs
- Business administration programs71 programs
- Criminal justice programs42 programs
- Teacher assistant certification12 programs
- Auto body repair classes1 program
- Solar and wind technician training3 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training1 program
- OSHA safety training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training5 programs
- Optician training4 programs
- Masonry training3 programs
- Construction training programs25 programs
- Dental hygiene programs10 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes59 programs
- RN programs35 programs
- Project management certification29 programs
Where the Michigan welding program numbers come from
Which Michigan welding programs are on this list?
These are the welding programs Michigan 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 Michigan offers.
How the prices and results of Michigan 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.
Sources for the facts about welding classes in Michigan
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List