Welding classes in Michigan

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

40 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, 35 of the 56 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 8 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 56 programs

How much do welding classes cost in Michigan?

$2,788 to $12,838

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 56 programs with a price: $700 to $28,980

Finished the program: 87%
Working 6 months later: 77%
Earned a year, estimated: about $35,600
Length: 15 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Michigan?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most welding programs in Michigan cost $2,788 to $12,838.

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

Welding classes in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Big Rapids and other Michigan cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 19 more programs are in 15 other areas, 9 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

All 56 welding programs in Michigan approved for funding

56 programs

General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Specialist Certificate
MIAT College of Technology, Canton
High school diploma or equivalent
MIAT College of Technology, Canton · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,000
Price if you pay yourself$23,891
Program website, Welding Specialist Certificate at MIAT College of Technology
More 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
a year, estimated
$37,000
price
$23,891
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor
No diploma needed
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,500
Price if you pay yourself$15,006
Program website, Welding Technology at Washtenaw Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$41,500
price
$15,006
Welding (associate degree)Several formatsNo diploma needed
Welding Technology
Ferris State University, Big Rapids
No diploma needed
Ferris State University, Big Rapids · Welding (associate degree) · Several formats · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$6,100
Price if you pay yourself$28,980
Program website, Welding Technology at Ferris State University
More 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
a year, estimated
$6,100
price
$28,980
General weldingSeveral formatsNo diploma needed
Welding - Manufacturing & Maintenance and Construction
Macomb Community College, Warren
No diploma needed
Macomb Community College, Warren · General welding · Several formats · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,952
Program website, Welding - Manufacturing & Maintenance and Construction at Macomb Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$48,000
price
$4,952
Pipe weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program
Advanced Welding Institute, Eagle River, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Welding Institute, Eagle River, WI · Pipe welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Michigan; Michigan approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$36,700
Price if you pay yourself$25,000
Program website, Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program at Advanced Welding Institute
More 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
a year, estimated
$36,700
price
$25,000
Single welding processHybridNo diploma needed
Welding MIG Production Worker Training Program
Detroit Training Center, Detroit
No diploma needed
Detroit Training Center, Detroit · Single welding process · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,800
Price if you pay yourself$7,000
Program website, Welding MIG Production Worker Training Program at Detroit Training Center
More 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
a year, estimated
$32,800
price
$7,000
Welding (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Welding Fabrication Technology
Schoolcraft College, Livonia
No diploma needed
Schoolcraft College, Livonia · Welding (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$54,400
Price if you pay yourself$10,300
Program website, Welding Fabrication Technology at Schoolcraft College
More 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
a year, estimated
$54,400
price
$10,300
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding Technology AAAS (932)
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids
No diploma needed
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$50,900
Price if you pay yourself$10,418
Program website, Welding Technology AAAS (932) at Grand Rapids Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$50,900
price
$10,418
Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 1 Fundamentals
Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills · Welding and fabrication · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,039
Program website, Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 1 Fundamentals at Oakland Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$44,600
price
$2,039
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Certificate
Mott Community College, Flint
High school diploma or equivalent
Mott Community College, Flint · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,000
Price if you pay yourself$7,102
Program website, Welding Certificate at Mott Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$31,000
price
$7,102
Welding and fabricationIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Fabrication
Schoolcraft College, Livonia
No diploma needed
Schoolcraft College, Livonia · Welding and fabrication · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,300
Price if you pay yourself$8,807
Program website, Welding Fabrication at Schoolcraft College
More 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
a year, estimated
$46,300
price
$8,807
Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology
Mott Community College, Flint
High school diploma or equivalent
Mott Community College, Flint · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,200
Price if you pay yourself$14,770
Program website, Welding Technology at Mott Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$34,200
price
$14,770
Welding and fabricationIn personNo diploma needed
Welding & Fabrication Principles
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor
No diploma needed
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor · Welding and fabrication · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,600
Price if you pay yourself$5,466
Program website, Welding & Fabrication Principles at Washtenaw Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$37,600
price
$5,466
Welding and fabricationIn personNo diploma needed
Welding/Fabrication Technician
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids
No diploma needed
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids · Welding and fabrication · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,601
Program website, Welding/Fabrication Technician at Grand Rapids Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,601
Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology AAS
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon
High school diploma or equivalent
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,100
Price if you pay yourself$15,024
Program website, Welding Technology AAS at Muskegon Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$39,100
price
$15,024
Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding and Fabricating
Kirtland Community College, Grayling
High school diploma or equivalent
Kirtland Community College, Grayling · Welding and fabrication · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,400
Price if you pay yourself$12,975
Program website, Welding and Fabricating at Kirtland Community College
More 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.
a year, estimated
$25,400
price
$12,975
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Comprehensive Industrial Welding
Industrial Arts Institute, Onaway
No diploma needed
Industrial Arts Institute, Onaway · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200
Price if you pay yourself$15,000
Program website, Comprehensive Industrial Welding at Industrial Arts Institute
More 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
a year, estimated
$36,200
price
$15,000
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology Certificate
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon
High school diploma or equivalent
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600
Price if you pay yourself$5,468
Program website, Welding Technology Certificate at Muskegon Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$35,600
price
$5,468
Welding (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Industrial Welding (259)
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek
Education and courses
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek · Welding (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,400
Price if you pay yourself$14,950
Program website, Industrial Welding (259) at Kellogg Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$33,400
price
$14,950
Welding (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Welding
West Shore Community College, Scottville
No diploma needed
West Shore Community College, Scottville · Welding (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,700
Price if you pay yourself$14,408
Program website, Welding at West Shore Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$42,700
price
$14,408
Welding (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Production Technology (Associate)
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor
High school diploma or equivalent
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor · Welding (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,100
Price if you pay yourself$10,530
Program website, Welding Production Technology (Associate) at Lake Michigan College
More 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
a year, estimated
$21,100
price
$10,530
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Industrial Welding (155)
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek
Education and courses
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$32,800
Price if you pay yourself$9,109
Program website, Industrial Welding (155) at Kellogg Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$32,800
price
$9,109
General weldingHybridPrerequisite courses
Welding Technology - WLD.TC / WLD.C.APP
Mid Michigan College, Harrison
Prerequisite courses
Mid Michigan College, Harrison · General welding · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$18,700
Price if you pay yourself$12,720
Program website, Welding Technology - WLD.TC / WLD.C.APP at Mid Michigan College
More 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
a year, estimated
$18,700
price
$12,720
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Certificate (931)
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids
No diploma needed
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,600
Price if you pay yourself$5,459
Program website, Welding Certificate (931) at Grand Rapids Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$41,600
price
$5,459
Welding and fabricationIn personNo diploma needed
Welding/Metal Fabrication
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey
No diploma needed
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey · Welding and fabrication · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,150
Program website, Welding/Metal Fabrication at North Central Michigan College
More 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
a year, estimated
$32,600
price
$2,150
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
American Welding Society SENSE Level 1 Entry Welder/Full
Merrill Institute Inc., Alma
High school diploma or equivalent
Merrill Institute Inc., Alma · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,200
Price if you pay yourself$11,525
Program 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
a year, estimated
$44,200
price
$11,525
General weldingIn personEducation and courses
Welding Technology - Certificate
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac
Education and courses
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac · General welding · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,100
Price if you pay yourself$8,387
Program website, Welding Technology - Certificate at Southwestern Michigan College
More 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
a year, estimated
$35,100
price
$8,387
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding - Advanced Manufacturing Certificate
Jackson College, Jackson
No diploma needed
Jackson College, Jackson · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,000
Price if you pay yourself$5,278
Program website, Welding - Advanced Manufacturing Certificate at Jackson College
More 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
a year, estimated
$27,000
price
$5,278
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate
Schoolcraft College, Livonia
No diploma needed
Schoolcraft College, Livonia · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,300
Price if you pay yourself$12,792
Program website, Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate at Schoolcraft College
More 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
a year, estimated
$46,300
price
$12,792
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Fundamentals
Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center, Allegan
No diploma needed
Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center, Allegan · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$700
Program website, Welding Fundamentals at Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$700
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Accelerated Welding Program
Mott Community College, Flint
No diploma needed
Mott Community College, Flint · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,900
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Accelerated Welding Program at Mott Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$22,900
price
$4,000
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Applied Welding Technology Program
Thompson M-TEC, Holland
No diploma needed
Thompson M-TEC, Holland · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,125
Program website, Applied Welding Technology Program at Thompson M-TEC
More 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
a year, estimated
$32,700
price
$2,125
Welding (associate degree)Several formatsNo diploma needed
Welding - 1336 - Associate of Applied Science
Montcalm Community College, Sidney
No diploma needed
Montcalm Community College, Sidney · Welding (associate degree) · Several formats · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,700
Price if you pay yourself$11,422
Program website, Welding - 1336 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$44,700
price
$11,422
Welding and fabricationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Fabrication
Alpena Community College, Alpena
High school diploma or equivalent
Alpena Community College, Alpena · Welding and fabrication · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,700
Price if you pay yourself$7,665
Program website, Welding Fabrication at Alpena Community College
More 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.
a year, estimated
$29,700
price
$7,665
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD, Sault S Marie
High school diploma or equivalent
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD, Sault S Marie · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$700
Program website, Welding at Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$700
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welders Skilled Training
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit/Goodwill Occupational, Detroit
No diploma needed
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit/Goodwill Occupational, Detroit · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,200
Price if you pay yourself$5,905
Program website, Welders Skilled Training at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit/Goodwill Occupational
More 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
a year, estimated
$23,200
price
$5,905
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
MIG/TIG Welding (WELD 155)
Mecosta Osceola Career Center, Big Rapids
No diploma needed
Mecosta Osceola Career Center, Big Rapids · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,474
Program website, MIG/TIG Welding (WELD 155) at Mecosta Osceola Career Center
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,474
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Sanilac Career Center, Peck
No diploma needed
Sanilac Career Center, Peck · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,200
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Welding at Sanilac Career Center
More 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
a year, estimated
$25,200
price
$2,500
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding - AWS Sense Level I Basic
Baker College, Owosso
No diploma needed
Baker College, Owosso · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,312
Program website, Welding - AWS Sense Level I Basic at Baker College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,312
General weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding
Gogebic Community College, Ironwood
High school diploma or equivalent
Gogebic Community College, Ironwood · General welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600
Price if you pay yourself$9,427
Program website, Welding at Gogebic Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
$35,600
price
$9,427
Welding (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Welding Technology - AAS
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac
Education and courses
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac · Welding (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$16,588
Program website, Welding Technology - AAS at Southwestern Michigan College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$16,588
General weldingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welding Technology (0156)
Lansing Community College, Lansing
High school diploma or equivalent
Lansing Community College, Lansing · General welding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,883
Program website, Welding Technology (0156) at Lansing Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,883
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding Program
Bay-Arenac ISD Adult Education, Bay City
No diploma needed
Bay-Arenac ISD Adult Education, Bay City · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,800
Program website, Welding Program at Bay-Arenac ISD Adult Education
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,800
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
MIG Welding Basics
Tuscola Technology Center, Caro
No diploma needed
Tuscola Technology Center, Caro · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,200
Program website, MIG Welding Basics at Tuscola Technology Center
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,200
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Advanced Welding (WELD 211)
Mecosta Osceola Career Center, Big Rapids
No diploma needed
Mecosta Osceola Career Center, Big Rapids · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,256
Program website, Advanced Welding (WELD 211) at Mecosta Osceola Career Center
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,256
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Fundamentals of Welding (WELD151)
Mecosta Osceola Career Center, Big Rapids
No diploma needed
Mecosta Osceola Career Center, Big Rapids · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,374
Program website, Fundamentals of Welding (WELD151) at Mecosta Osceola Career Center
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,374
Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed
Rapid Training Welding - MIG
Mid Michigan College, Harrison
No diploma needed
Mid Michigan College, Harrison · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,600
Program website, Rapid Training Welding - MIG at Mid Michigan College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,600
General weldingOnlineNo diploma needed
Welder Technician
Central Michigan University, Online, based in Mt Pleasant, MI
No diploma needed
Central Michigan University, Online, based in Mt Pleasant, MI · General welding · Online · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,145
Program website, Welder Technician at Central Michigan University
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,145
General weldingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welder Technician
Andrews University, Online, based in Berrien Springs, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Andrews University, Online, based in Berrien Springs, MI · General welding · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,695
Program website, Welder Technician at Andrews University
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,695
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Entry Level Welding
Monroe County Community College, Monroe
No diploma needed
Monroe County Community College, Monroe · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,753
Program website, Entry Level Welding at Monroe County Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,753
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Lapeer County ISD, Attica
No diploma needed
Lapeer County ISD, Attica · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,071
Program website, Welding at Lapeer County ISD
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,071
General weldingIn personNo diploma needed
Welding
Litchfield Regional Training Center, Litchfield
No diploma needed
Litchfield Regional Training Center, Litchfield · General welding · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,980
Program website, Welding at Litchfield Regional Training Center
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,980
General weldingSeveral formatsNo diploma needed
Welding Technology - 1334 - Certificate
Montcalm Community College, Sidney
No diploma needed
Montcalm Community College, Sidney · General welding · Several formats · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,048
Program website, Welding Technology - 1334 - Certificate at Montcalm Community College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,048
Welding (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Welding
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey
No diploma needed
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey · Welding (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$20,014
Program website, Welding at North Central Michigan College
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$20,014
Structural weldingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Structural Welding Program
Advanced Welding Institute, Eagle River, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Welding Institute, Eagle River, WI · Structural welding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Michigan; Michigan approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,000
Program website, Structural Welding Program at Advanced Welding Institute
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$22,000
General weldingHybridNo diploma needed
Robotic Welding Technician
JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers, Jackson
No diploma needed
JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers, Jackson · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$26,664
School website, Robotic Welding Technician at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
More 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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$26,664

How to pay for welding classes in Michigan

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Michigan

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁴

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.⁵⁶

GI Bill for welding classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁷

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

Where the Michigan welding program numbers come from

Which Michigan welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs Michigan approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list 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 Michigan welding program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some welding programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Michigan

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Welding classes in Michigan

How much do welding classes cost in Michigan?

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Welding classes in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Big Rapids and other Michigan cities

All 56 welding programs in Michigan approved for funding

Welding Specialist Certificate

Welding Technology

Welding Technology

Welding - Manufacturing & Maintenance and Construction

Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program

Welding MIG Production Worker Training Program

Welding Fabrication Technology

Welding Technology AAAS (932)

Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 1 Fundamentals

Welding Certificate

Welding Fabrication

Welding Technology

Welding & Fabrication Principles

Welding/Fabrication Technician

Welding Technology AAS

Welding and Fabricating

Comprehensive Industrial Welding

Welding Technology Certificate

Industrial Welding (259)

Welding

Welding Production Technology (Associate)

Industrial Welding (155)

Welding Technology - WLD.TC / WLD.C.APP

Welding Certificate (931)

Welding/Metal Fabrication

American Welding Society SENSE Level 1 Entry Welder/Full

Welding Technology - Certificate

Welding - Advanced Manufacturing Certificate

Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate

Welding Fundamentals

Accelerated Welding Program

Applied Welding Technology Program

Welding - 1336 - Associate of Applied Science

Welding Fabrication

Welding

Welders Skilled Training

MIG/TIG Welding (WELD 155)

Welding

Welding - AWS Sense Level I Basic

Welding

Welding Technology - AAS

Welding Technology (0156)

Welding Program

MIG Welding Basics

Advanced Welding (WELD 211)

Fundamentals of Welding (WELD151)

Rapid Training Welding - MIG

Welder Technician

Welder Technician

Entry Level Welding

Welding

Welding

Welding Technology - 1334 - Certificate

Welding

Structural Welding Program

Robotic Welding Technician

How to pay for welding classes in Michigan

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Michigan

Ask at an American Job Center

Financial aid and grants for welding classes

GI Bill for welding classes

Where the Michigan welding program numbers come from

Which Michigan welding programs are on this list?

How Michigan welding program prices are reported

What the graduate results of these programs measure

Why do some welding programs say "Not reported"?

Why the kind of school is left off each program

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Michigan