Welding Technology

Centralia College ETPL
The Welding Technology program prepares students to compete for employment as an entry-level welder in building trades, ship building, structural fabrication, automatic and semiautomatic welding, and in maintenance welding. The Welding Technology AAS program prepares students for advanced welding skills in FCAW (Flux Cored Arc), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (stick) welding. Students will have the opportunity to gain WABO Welding Certification.

Financial information

Total tuition

$17,199.20

Total required fees

$155.00

Books and supplies

$334.00

Locations

Centralia, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

94

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

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

Welding Technology/Welder

Completion rate

56%

Employment rate

83%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.67

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,470.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

31%

Construction

26%

Other Industries

14%

Retail Trade

12%

Accommodation and Food Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
54
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
95%
Female
5%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
79%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
16%
20 to 29
44%
30 to 39
22%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
70%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
4%
BA or higher
1%