Lake Havasu City, ArizonaPublic, 2-Year

Mohave Community College Welding Program

4 certificates, $2,208 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Mohave Community College Offer for Welding Students?

Mohave Community College in Lake Havasu City, Arizona offers 4 certificates in welding. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,208 for a full-time year (in-state), the lowest of the 7 Arizona schools we list with federal figures. The school awarded 231 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for keeping tuition low in Arizona.

Mohave Community College Welding Tuition: $2,208 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,208
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$7,968
2024–25
Books and supplies
$720
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
231
2024–25
Graduation rate
38%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,619
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.

4 Welding Certificates at Mohave Community College

AwardTypeLength
Introduction to Welding Certificate (WIN.CT)Certificate16 credit hours
Pipe Welding and Fabrication Certificate (WPF.CT)Certificate20 credit hours
Production Welding Certificate (WPR.CT)Certificate20 credit hours
Structural Steel Welding and Fabrication Certificate (WSSF.CT)Certificate20 credit hours

As listed on Mohave Community College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

Plate, Pipe and Process Training at Mohave Community College

Four 16-20 credit certificates split by industry track (pipe, production, structural steel) with an on-campus AWS-accredited weld testing facility open to the public.

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

Welding Certification Testing at Mohave Community College

Testing. Those interested in gaining their AWS (American Welding Society) certification can complete their testing at Mohave College.

Where you'll Train: Lake Havasu City Campus

  • Lake Havasu City Campus

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

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What Welders Earn Around Lake Havasu City

Welders in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area earn a median $50,030 a year. 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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Mohave Community College Welding FAQ

Does Mohave Community College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Mohave Community College offers 4 certificates in welding at Lake Havasu City Campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), pipe welding.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Mohave Community College?

Mohave Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,208 for a full-time year (in-state) and $7,968 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $720. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

How Long Is the Welding Program at Mohave Community College?

Introduction to Welding Certificate (WIN.CT): 16 credit hours. Pipe Welding and Fabrication Certificate (WPF.CT): 20 credit hours. Production Welding Certificate (WPR.CT): 20 credit hours.

Can You Get Welding Certified at Mohave Community College?

Those interested in gaining their AWS (American Welding Society) certification can complete their testing at Mohave College.

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. mohave.edu: Welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 105206
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025