Craft Brewing & Distilling

South Puget Sound Community College ETPL
The Craft Brewing and Distilling program prepares students to enter industry with a solid understanding of the science, technology, business, and creative elements that are essential for successful employment in the craft beverage industry. Students will learn about the production process, including the sourcing of raw materials, essential safety and maintenance skills, and the fundamentals of flavor and product analysis. Additionally, students will learn valuable skills related to the business and legal components of the craft beverage industry.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,631.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Online, Tumwater Craft District - Tumwater

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

99

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

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

Agricultural and Food Products Processing

Completion rate

64%

Employment rate

60%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.87

Typical (median) annual earnings

$42,685.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Agricultural and Food Products Processing

Other Industries

43%

Manufacturing

38%

Administrative Support

19%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
35
Completion rate
64%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
82%
Female
18%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
83%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
25%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
24%
50 and over
25%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
20%
Some college experience, but no degree
31%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
36%