Welding Schools in Michigan

There are over 120 welding schools listed in the American Welding Society’s database. These schools are categorized according to these types: high school, SENSE, career and technology center, or 2-year associate’s degree schools.

According to the same database, there are 32 schools career and technology centers offering welding programs in Michigan. Out of these technology centers, 13 are classified as SENSE (or Schools Excelling through National Skill Standards Education). They are listed below.

• Allegan County Area Tech. Educ. Center
• Branch Area Career Center
• Capital Area Career Center
• Gratiot Technical Education Center
• Jackson Area Career Center
• Lisd Tech Center
• Merrill Institute
• Montcalm Area Career Center
• Muskegon Area Career Technical Center
• Newaygo County Career Tech Center
• Oakland Technical Campus Northeast
• South and West Wastenaw Consortium
• Van Buren Tech. Center

The following is a list of schools offering a 2-year associate’s degree in Welding Technology.

• Alpena Community College
• Andrews University
• Baker College Of Flint
• Ferris State University
• Grand Rapids Community College
• Gogebic Community College
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College
• Kellogg Community College
• Kirtland Community College
• Lansing Community College
• Monroe County Community College
• Montcalm Community College
• Mott Community College
• Muskegon Community College
• Saint Clair County Community College
• Southwestern Michigan College
• Schoolcraft College
• Wayne County Community College
• Washtenaw Community College

The following are the top-rated welding schools in Michigan according to American School Search.

1. Ferris State University

Student Retention: 71%
Graduation Rate: 44%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Tuition: $15,700 per year
Acceptance Rate: 77%
On-campus Housing: Yes

2. Schoolcraft College

Student Retention: 62%
Graduation Rate: 26%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 29:1
Tuition: $5,500 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: No

3. Delta College

Student Retention: 76%
Graduation Rate: 24%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Tuition: $5,700 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: No

4. Northern Michigan University

Student Retention: 73%
Graduation Rate: 46%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 21:1
Tuition: $12,600 per year
Acceptance Rate: 72%
On-campus Housing: Yes

5. Monroe County Community College

Student Retention: 55%
Graduation Rate: 31%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 24:1
Tuition: $4,600 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: No

6. Montcalm Community College

Student Retention: 52%
Graduation Rate: 18%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Tuition: $6,900 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: No

7. Alpena Community College

Student Retention: 59%
Graduation Rate: 34%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $6,000 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: No

8. Kirtland Community College

Student Retention: 51%
Graduation Rate: 25%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Tuition: $6,000 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: Yes

9. West Short Community College

Student Retention: 56%
Graduation Rate: 23%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Tuition: $4,500 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: No

10. Oakland Community College

Student Retention: 57%
Graduation Rate: 18%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 28:1
Tuition: $4,800 per year
Acceptance Rate: data not provided
On-campus Housing: No