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.

Financial information

Total tuition

$10,795.20

Total required fees

$173.00

Books and supplies

$474.00

Locations

Centralia College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

59

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

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

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%