Welding Technology

Peninsula College ETPL
This two-year competency-based program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Welding Technology and provides training for skills and related technical knowledge necessary for advancement in the metals industry. Instruction includes classroom study as well as extensive practice in the welding lab. Peninsula College provides American Welding Society (AWS) certification testing for students in an approved facility on the campus.

Financial information

Total tuition

$7,167.64

Total required fees

$803.00

Books and supplies

$250.00

Locations

Peninsula College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

58

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

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

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Completion rate

78%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.67

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,866.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Other Industries

37%

Construction

20%

Manufacturing

20%

Retail Trade

13%

Accommodation and Food Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
51
Completion rate
78%
Average number of students who completed each year
26
Gender
Male
84%
Female
16%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
8%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
68%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
57%
30 to 39
22%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
9%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
74%
Some college experience, but no degree
9%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
4%