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Welding schools in Arizona
15 schools in Arizona offer welding programs (12 of them public), with 15 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $39,883 a year after finishing, compared with $42,730 nationally.
All welding programs in Arizona
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 27 | $45,900 | $46,450 | n/a | $2,442 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona IncAvondale, AZ | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 175 | $45,023 | $52,936 | $6,855 | n/a |
| Refrigeration School IncPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 313 | $43,908 | $47,927 | $9,500 | $24,625 |
| Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive InstituteGlendale, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 126 | $39,883 | $45,650 | $11,688 | $22,075 |
| East Valley Institute of TechnologyMesa, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 75 | $37,766 | $56,189 | n/a | $5,690 |
| Mohave Community CollegeKingman, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 75 | $28,836 | $53,098 | n/a | $2,280 |
| GateWay Community College-Central CityPhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $51,289 | n/a | $4,715 |
| Arizona Western CollegeYuma, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,150 |
| Arizona Western CollegeYuma, AZ | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,150 |
| Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 58 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,250 |
| Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,250 |
| Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista, AZ | Community college | Certificate | 93 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,304 |
| Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista, AZ | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,304 |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 40 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,352 |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,352 |
| Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 388 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Northland Pioneer CollegeHolbrook, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 186 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,280 |
| Northland Pioneer CollegeHolbrook, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,280 |
| Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,442 |
| Western Maricopa Education CenterGlendale, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yavapai CollegePrescott, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 83 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,104 |
Cities with the most programs: Phoenix (2), Glendale (2), Mesa (2), Tucson (1), Avondale (1), Kingman (1), Yuma (1), Coolidge (1), Sierra Vista (1), Thatcher (1), Holbrook (1), Prescott (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Arizona?
15 schools in Arizona awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 15 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which welding program in Arizona has the highest earnings?
Pima Community College in Tucson, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $45,900 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest welding school in Arizona?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Arizona College in Coolidge charges $2,250 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do welding graduates make in Arizona?
The typical certificate program in Arizona reported median earnings of $39,883 one year after graduation and $52,113 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Welding schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.