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Welding
Renton Technical College

Welding

Renton Technical College ETPL
This program prepares welders for most phases of the industry. It combines classroom time with practical experience in the most common manual and semi-automatic welding processes: OFW (gas), SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW (arc), MIG, and TIG. Graduates can earn certifications from the state and from the Washington Association of Building Officials.
Visit the program website Rick Geist, Ray Martin; Elisa Westcrook; Philip Woodbridge Faculty Welding (425) 235-2341; (42 rgeist@rtc.edu; rmartin@rtc.edu; ewestcrook@rtc.edu; pwoodbridge@rtc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$17,143.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

23 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

105

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Completion rate

56%

Employment rate

72%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.07

Typical (median) annual earnings

$50,173.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Welding Technology/Welder

Manufacturing

38%

Other Industries

24%

Construction

23%

Administrative Support

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
54
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
92%
Female
8%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
61%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
59%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
68%
Some college experience, but no degree
23%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
0%