Welding Technology

Green River College ETPL
Upon completion of the two-year program, the student will qualify for an Associate in Applied Science degree. This training will permit the student to seek employment in the welding field as an engineering aide, sales engineer, and structural steel detailer or trade welder. The student will be prepared to advance rapidly to inspection, shop planning, supervision or one of many related fields. With the proper selection of courses, the student can continue his/her education to become a welding engineer. Consultation with the Welding department is required for admission to the program.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,852.30

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Green River College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

104

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

A consultation with the welding department faculty is required before admission to the program. A high school diploma or GED is highly recommended. A recent general math class is recommended. NOTE: If English is not your native language, you must meet with an instructor or an 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

65%

Employment rate

70%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.05

Typical (median) annual earnings

$50,130.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

33%

Construction

23%

Wholesale Trade

9%

Retail Trade

9%

Administrative Support

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
113
Completion rate
65%
Average number of students who completed each year
38
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
16%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
65%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
50%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
15%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
62%
Some college experience, but no degree
11%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
3%