Welding Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology ETPL
The Welding Technology AAS degree provides students with skills to weld and fabricate complex projects. Students receive in-depth knowledge of the nature of metals as it relates to welding, fabricating, and the application of heat. Students also prepare to take the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certification test.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,932.10

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

98

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) test

Employment performance results

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Completion rate

71%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.56

Typical (median) annual earnings

$46,437.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

35%

Construction

25%

Retail Trade

12%

Administrative Support

10%

Education

6%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
90
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
30
Gender
Male
86%
Female
14%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
10%
20 to 29
60%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
Some college experience, but no degree
35%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
3%