2024 Best Welding Technology/Welder Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

Ranked #51 in popularity, welding technology/welder is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for welding technology/welder students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 134 associate degrees in welding technology/welder during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to welding technology/welder students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of welding technology/welder students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized welding technology/welder related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for welding technology/welder students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Welding Technology/Welder Schools

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Welding Technology/Welder Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list to help you make the college decision.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Welding Technology/Welder in Michigan

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for welding technology/welder students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Michigan Schools for an Associate in Wielding

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Delta College
University Center, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Delta College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in welding technology/welder. Delta College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of University Center.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Delta College

1

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Annual Graduates

Grand Rapids Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in welding technology/welder. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Grand Rapids Community College

2

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Basic Certificate Highest Degree Type

Northern Michigan University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in welding technology/welder. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in welding technology/welder from Northern Michigan University

Best Welding Technology/Welder Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	450	57
Illinois	267	88
Wisconsin	224	29
Indiana	221	10

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Rankings in Majors Related to Wielding

Welding Technology/Welder is one of 8 different types of Precision Metal Working programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Wielding

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	37
Tool & Die Technology/Technician	16
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	7
Other Precision Metal Working	3
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.