Glendale, ArizonaPrivate for-Profit, 2-Year

Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute Welding Program

A diploma, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute Offer for Welding Students?

Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute in Glendale, Arizona offers a diploma in welding through its Combination Welding program. The school awarded 192 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for training for pipe welding work.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute

A 10-month, 56.5-credit combination welding diploma at a Glendale trade campus (a branch of Miller-Motte College) aimed at NCCER-standard certification exams.

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

Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute by the Numbers: 192 Welding Awards in 2024–25

Welding certificates awarded
192
2024–25
Students enrolled
689
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.

Welding Programs at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute

AwardTypeLength
Combination WeldingDiploma56.5 credit hours

As listed on Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute

Schedule. 10 months; rolling enrollment.

Testing. The program prepares students for welding certification exams that meet National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards.

Where you'll Train: Glendale Campus

  • Glendale Campus6829 N. 46th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute's own site.

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What Welders Earn in Arizona

Across Arizona, the median welder wage is $55,600 a year, from $39,970 at the 10th percentile to $81,280 at the 90th, with 7,270 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute Welding FAQ

Does Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute offers a diploma in welding at Glendale Campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute?

Combination Welding: 56.5 credit hours.

Does Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

10 months; rolling enrollment.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute?

The program prepares students for welding certification exams that meet National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards.

How Much Do Welders Make in Arizona?

The median welder wage in Arizona is $55,600 a year, and the middle half earn between $48,000 and $65,660 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. aai.edu: Combination Welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 103963
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025