Welding Technology (Associate's Degree)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Is designed to provide skill development in currently used welding processes including brazing, soldering, arc welding, gas welding, resistance welding, and solid state welding. Will provide an opportunity for increased competencies and understanding for persons already employed in welding.
Established in 1983
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1400.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,425.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,325.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete the Student Admission Information Form. Provide high school transcript(s) and any prior college transcripts. Placement tests for English and mathematics may be required.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Welding Technology (Associate's Degree)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Is designed to provide skill development in currently used welding processes including brazing, soldering, arc welding, gas welding, resistance welding, and solid state welding. Will provide an opportunity for increased competencies and understanding for persons already employed in welding.
Established in 1983
CIP: 48-0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1400.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,425.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,325.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete the Student Admission Information Form. Provide high school transcript(s) and any prior college transcripts. Placement tests for English and mathematics may be required.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes