Harrison, MichiganPublic, 2-Year

Mid Michigan College Welding Program

2 certificates and one other award, $6,132 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Mid Michigan College Offer for Welding Students?

Mid Michigan College in Harrison, Michigan offers 2 certificates and one other award in welding. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $6,132 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 30 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for a fast start in welding with a certificate.

2 Welding Certificates at Mid Michigan College

AwardTypeLength
Certificate in Welding (Welding Training Credential)Certificate35 credit hours
Welding Pre-Apprentice CertificateCertificate
Welding Short-Term TrainingOther120 hours

As listed on Mid Michigan College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Mid Michigan College Welding Tuition: $6,132 a Year

Tuition and fees
$6,132
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$10,864
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,470
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
30
2024–25
Graduation rate
28%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
3,692
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count welding credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

What you'll Learn in Mid Michigan College's Welding Program

Mid runs welding labs on both its Harrison and Mt. Pleasant campuses and builds AWS SENSE Level I into its one-year credential.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading
  • Inspection and testing

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Mid Michigan College

Schedule. Certificate can be earned in 1-1.5 years full-time.

Testing. Trainees that complete a SENSE-compliant training program are eligible to receive an AWS SENSE certificate of completion and wallet card.

2 Campuses Teach Welding at Mid Michigan College

  • Harrison
  • Mt. Pleasant

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Mid Michigan College's own site.

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What Welders Earn in Michigan

Across Michigan, the median welder wage is $49,990 a year, from $39,090 at the 10th percentile to $70,200 at the 90th, with 13,330 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Mid Michigan College Welding FAQ

Does Mid Michigan College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Mid Michigan College offers 2 certificates and one other award in welding at Harrison, Mt. Pleasant. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), fabrication and blueprint reading.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Mid Michigan College?

Mid Michigan College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $6,132 for a full-time year (in-district) and $10,864 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,470. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Mid Michigan College?

Certificate in Welding (Welding Training Credential): 35 credit hours. Welding Short-Term Training: 120 hours.

Does Mid Michigan College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Certificate can be earned in 1-1.5 years full-time.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Mid Michigan College?

Trainees that complete a SENSE-compliant training program are eligible to receive an AWS SENSE certificate of completion and wallet card.

How Much Do Welders Make in Michigan?

The median welder wage in Michigan is $49,990 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,520 and $59,190 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. midmich.edu: Welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 171155
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025