Where Can You Take Welding Classes in Miami After Work?
- Night or weekend sections: Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar, William T McFatter Technical College and Palm Beach State College.
- Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College in Miami Lakes, 11 miles away, offers Welding Technology.
- Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College in Miami, 17 miles away, offers Welding Technology and Welding Technology - Advanced.
- Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar in Miramar, 17 miles away, offers Welding Technology.
- Welding classes in Miami: 3 of these welding schools publish evening or weekend sections.
- Welder pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area: a median $54,590 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Classes in Miami: 3 Colleges Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical CollegeMonday, Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m
- Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical CollegeMonday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Universal Technical Institute-South Florida MiramarMost programs offer morning, afternoon and evening schedules; Miramar welding start dates listed October 26, 2026 and December 7, 2026.
- William T McFatter Technical CollegeFull-time days Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm (10 months); part-time evenings Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm (18 months)
- Atlantic Technical CollegeTraditional, Monday – Friday 7:05 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.; approximately 11 months full-time; starts August & January
- Palm Beach State CollegeDaytime program 40 weeks / Evening program 56 weeks
Compare Welding Programs Near Miami
| College | Distance | Tuition and fees | Welding awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical CollegeMiami Lakes | 11 miles | 1 certificate | ||
| Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical CollegeMiami | 17 miles | 18 certificates | ||
| Universal Technical Institute-South Florida MiramarMiramar | 17 miles | 87 certificates | ||
| William T McFatter Technical CollegeDavie | 22 miles | 35 certificates | ||
| Atlantic Technical CollegeCoconut Creek | 32 miles | 29 certificates | ||
| Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth | 58 miles | $3,050 | 22 certificates | 41% |
Welding programs near Miami, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time resident rate. Awards: welding credentials conferred (IPEDS, via NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is college-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.
Best Welding Schools in Miami for What You Need
Welding Schools in Miami: Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar and 5 Others
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar, Miramar, Florida
Offers one other award in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 87 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Fabrication
William T McFatter Technical College, Davie, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 35 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Cutting · Fabrication
Atlantic Technical College, Coconut Creek, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 29 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Cutting · Fabrication
Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Tuition / year
- $3,050 in-state, 2024–25
- Welding awards
- 22 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · TIG · Flux-cored · Pipe · Cutting
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College, Miami, Florida
Offers 2 certificates in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 18 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · MIG · Cutting · Fabrication
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, Miami Lakes, Florida
Offers a certificate in welding
- Welding awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- Welding awards
- 1 conferred 2024–25
Teaches Stick · Cutting · Fabrication
Tuition and welding awards: NCES College Navigator, 2024–25. Programs and processes: each school's own welding page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Miami.
How Long Welding Programs Near Miami Take
- Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours; Welding Technology - Advanced: 750 clock hours
- Universal Technical Institute-South Florida MiramarWelding Technology: 9-10 months (dependent on location)
- William T McFatter Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Atlantic Technical CollegeWelding Technology: 1050 clock hours
- Palm Beach State CollegeWelding Technology Career Certificate (Program Code 5460): 1050 clock hours
Welder Pay Around Miami
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (3,510 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About Welding Schools in Miami
How Long Does Welding School Take Near Miami?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College lists Welding Technology (1050 clock hours), Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College lists Welding Technology (1050 clock hours) and Welding Technology - Advanced (750 clock hours) and Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar lists Welding Technology (9-10 months (dependent on location)).
How Much Do Welders Make in Miami?
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area earn a median $54,590 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% above the U.S. median of $53,750. The top 10% earn more than $74,600.
What Is the Best Welding School Near Miami?
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the welding schools within 60 miles, with 87 welding awards in 2024-2025. William T McFatter Technical College ranks second.
Are There Night Welding Classes Near Miami?
Yes. Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar, William T McFatter Technical College and Palm Beach State College publish evening or weekend sections: Most programs offer morning, afternoon and evening schedules; Miramar welding start dates listed October 26, 2026 and December 7, 2026.
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- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
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