Welding & Fabrication

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
Any industry that creates goods and structures from metal will rely on skilled welders to create strong products, whether in aerospace, automotive, or construction fields. Turning ideas and materials into valuable products takes highly skilled employees who are trained in such specialized areas as welding technology. BTC's degrees and certificates in the Welding Technology Program are ideal for students with mechanical aptitude or a strong foundation in math, science, and technology. Prepare for your welding career through BTC's Welding Technology Program. You will get premier job training for skills in high demand by the metal and construction trades for work as a welder, cutter, or welding machine operator. Students choose to specialize in one of two areas: structural steel fabrication or pipe welding. In our state-of-the-art welding and fabrication facility, you'll learn valuable skills that high-wage employers are looking for. From safety practices and blueprint reading to technical skills like metallurgy, MIG, and TIG welding, BTC's hands-on job training will prepare you for a career in boat manufacturing, steel manufacturing, refining, and transportation, or with federal, state, or local governments.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,694.90

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham Technical College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

103

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Admissions application and assessment testing in Reading, Math and Writing is required. Your score on the test and/or your previous transcripts will determine where you begin your course sequence.

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

68%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.57

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,191.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

34%

Construction

28%

Other Industries

8%

Wholesale Trade

7%

Retail Trade

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
113
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
38
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
17%
20 to 29
68%
30 to 39
10%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
1%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
25%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
25%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
4%