Welding Schools in Arizona

Arizona has 15 schools with welding programs in this directory: 12 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,718 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,250 to $23,650, with a median of $21,082 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,883 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Mesa Community College, Refrigeration School Inc and Northland Pioneer College.

15
Schools with this program
1,718
Graduates last year
$21,082
Median program tuition
$39,883
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 welding schools in Arizona

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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
403
Type
Public

Refrigeration School Inc

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,500
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
313
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,908
Type
Private for-profit

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
191
Type
Public

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
75
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,836
Type
Public

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,104
Graduates last year
71
Type
Public

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,250
Graduates last year
68
Type
Public

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,352
Graduates last year
39
Type
Public

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,442
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,900
Type
Public

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,150
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does welding training cost in Arizona?

The median published tuition is $21,082 (range $7,250 to $23,650, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at East Valley Institute of Technology ($7,250), Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute ($20,663) and Refrigeration School Inc ($21,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does welding school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (7 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,883 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public welding programs in Arizona?

Yes. 12 public schools offer it, including Mesa Community College, Northland Pioneer College, Cochise County Community College District, East Valley Institute of Technology and Mohave Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.