Welding Technology

Columbia Basin College ETPL
Welding Technology is a two-year program that includes both theoretical and practical training in basic and advanced welding techniques. Areas covered include, shield metal arc welding, gas flu and cored arc welding, metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, structural welding, pipe welding and fabrication. Welding has become a very sophisticated and technical science that requires mental application as well as hands-on abilities. Students who complete the AAS degree will learn welding skills, but also basic math, English and other communication skills. CBC's welding training, plus general education requirements, prepare graduates for careers in today's construction trades and fabrications shops.

Financial information

Total tuition

$15,693.60

Total required fees

$2,337.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

123

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

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

57%

Employment rate

81%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.87

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,256.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Construction

24%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

17%

Other Industries

15%

Manufacturing

14%

Administrative Support

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
72
Completion rate
57%
Average number of students who completed each year
24
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
35%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
53%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
17%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
18%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
56%
Some college experience, but no degree
37%
Certificate or AA
2%
BA or higher
2%