Universal Technical Institute — Austin Campus

Universal Technical Institute is a private technical-training institution with welding education at campuses across the United States. Its 36-week Welding Technology program is offered at 14 current locations and combines 501 classroom hours with 399 lab hours. The curriculum covers MIG, Stick, Flux-Core, TIG, pipe welding, engineering and fabrication, welding applications, and thermal cutting, and it is designed to prepare graduates for relevant industry tests or AWS certifications. UTI Canton offers a distinct 40-week Welding Specialist certificate emphasizing TIG alongside Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, fabrication, and aluminum welding. UTI Mooresville also offers a 15-week NASCAR Technology and Motorsports emphasis that includes finish and chassis fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, aerodynamics, engines, and pit-crew work.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

A 36-week, 36-credit program with 900 total hours: 501 classroom and 399 lab. Developed with Lincoln Electric, it prepares entry-level welders and…

Program cost: $25,255–$27,755
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Avondale Campus — Avondale, AZLong Beach Campus — Long Beach, CARancho Cucamonga Campus — Rancho Cucamonga, CASacramento Campus — Sacramento, CAMooresville Campus — Mooresville, NCAtlanta Campus — Smyrna, GAAustin Campus — Austin, TXBloomfield Campus — Bloomfield, NJDallas/Fort Worth Campus — Irving, TXExton Campus — Exton, PAHouston Campus — Houston, TXLisle Campus — Lisle, ILMiramar Campus — Miramar, FLSan Antonio Campus — San Antonio, TX

Welding Specialist

A 40-week, 10-month certificate delivered at UTI Canton with 960 hours, including 814 hands-on lab hours. Required courses cover Stick welding,…

Program cost: $27,366
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
GI Bill: Varies
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Canton Campus — Canton, MI

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