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June 30

WELDING SCHOOL IN AVONDALE, AZ

Train to become a welder at UTI’s campus in Avondale, Arizona.

A New Career Path Starts Here

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TRAIN FOR A WELDING CAREER AT UTI

Welders can have flexible careers that allow them to work with their hands and problem-solve. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the industry, the 36-week Welding Technology program offered at Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Avondale, Arizona, can help give you the skills you need.1

36 weeks

Program length

2004

Year campus opened

6 weeks

Frequency of class start dates

4 processes

Welding processes taught in the program

ABOUT THE WELDING PROGRAM

Industries nationwide count on welders to support them and help keep them running, from construction to manufacturing and everything in between. There are four main types of arc welding used in the field, and the Welding program at UTI Avondale teaches these processes to students so they can prepare to become combination welders:

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

UTI’s Avondale campus is located just outside the city of Phoenix — the fifth largest city in the United States! There are plenty of nearby attractions to check out, including Phoenix Raceway, so you can catch some of the action when it comes to town.country.

CAMPUS LOCATION

10695 West Pierce Street, Suite 100

Avondale, Arizona 85323

M-F | 8am-4:30pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10am & 2pm

F&AT | 10am & 1pm

800-834-7308 | Admissions

* If you wish to post a job please click here.

SEE THE WELDING TYPES TAUGHT AT UTI

The four main arc welding processes taught at UTI’s Avondale campus can help prepare students to fill entry-level roles in the industry. Find out more about how these processes work and differ from one another in this video.

WELDING DIPLOMA NEAR PHOENIX

Graduation documents are important to consider when attending a program, as many employers will look for them. Graduates of the Welding program at UTI Avondale earn diplomas.

TRAINING CREATED WITH LINCOLN ELECTRIC

Lincoln Electric is a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of welding technology. UTI’s Welding program curriculum was developed in conjunction with Lincoln electric, which gives students the opportunity to train with the brand’s technology. This includes VRTEX® virtual welders.

CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

An education in welding can help prepare students for roles in a variety of industries. Most of our grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles could include:77

    Entry-level

  • Welder
  • Fabrication Welder
  • Welder Fitter

    Advanced

  • Inspector
  • Quality Control
  • Certified Welding Inspector
  • Welding Project Manager

Read our welding career guide to learn more!

45,000+

Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.42

$48,940

Median annual salary* for welders in the United States26
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

UTI’s Avondale campus is located just outside the city of Phoenix — the fifth largest city in the United States! There are plenty of nearby attractions to check out, including Phoenix Raceway, so you can catch some of the action when it comes to town.country.

CAMPUS LOCATION

10695 West Pierce Street, Suite 100

Avondale, Arizona 85323

M-F | 8am-4:30pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10am & 2pm

F&AT | 10am & 1pm

800-834-7308 | Admissions

* If you wish to post a job please click here.

TOUR THE CAMPUS

Want to know what attending the Welding program at UTI Avondale would look like? Schedule a guided campus tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at our classrooms and labs!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UTI hosts many live events throughout the year, as well as virtual events online. Check out the calendar below to see what’s coming up.

TRAIN FOR AN EXCITING FUTURE

You can train to become a skilled combination welder in as little as 36 weeks when you enroll in the Welding Technology program at UTI Avondale. Request more information by connecting with an Admissions Representative below and take the first step toward an exciting career path!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.26) UTI’s Welding Technology Training Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as welders. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a welding technician, such as inspector and quality control. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $40,060 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=514121&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled welders in North Carolina is $23.38 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $20.82 and $18.17, respectively.42) For Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 45,800 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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