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Welding Technology
Olympic College

Welding Technology

Olympic College ETPL
This two year program builds upon the Certificate of Specialization, adding pipe welding and drafting to their skill set. Students who have earned the Certificate of Specialization should be able to complete this degree in two quarters.
Visit the program website Alfred Kitchens; Ronald Keeling; Kevin Snell; Stephen Quinn (360) 475-7312; (360 akitchens@olympic.edu; rkeeling@olympic.edu; ksnell@olympic.edu; squinn@olympic.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,223.10

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympic College, Shelton, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

107

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

ATA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Please see advisor

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

61%

Employment rate

64%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.03

Typical (median) annual earnings

$30,460.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Administrative Support

22%

Construction

20%

Manufacturing

18%

Other Industries

16%

Retail Trade

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
121
Completion rate
61%
Average number of students who completed each year
61
Gender
Male
85%
Female
15%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
70%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
40%
30 to 39
31%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
70%
Some college experience, but no degree
17%
Certificate or AA
2%
BA or higher
1%