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Renton Technical College

Welding

Renton Technical College ETPL
This program prepares welders for most phases of the industry. It combines classroom time with practical experience in the most common manual and semi-automatic welding processes: OFW (gas), SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW (arc), MIG, and TIG. Graduates can earn certifications from the state and from the Washington Association of Building Officials.
Visit the program website Rick Geist, Ray Martin; Elisa Westcrook; Philip Woodbridge (425) 235-2341; (425 rgeist@rtc.edu; rmartin@rtc.edu; ewestcrook@rtc.edu; pwoodbridge@rtc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$18,266.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

23 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

125

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

High school diploma or GED. Good eyesight. Glasses are permitted. Counselor and instructor interview.

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

56%

Employment rate

72%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.07

Typical (median) annual earnings

$50,173.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

38%

Other Industries

24%

Construction

23%

Administrative Support

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
54
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
92%
Female
8%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
61%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
59%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
68%
Some college experience, but no degree
23%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
0%