Welding

Program Description

Welding at the College of Technology ISU takes great pride in preparing those who wish to become successful in any of several welding careers that range from heavy manufacturing to orbital welding, TIP-TIG, K-TIG, and RMD Process. Our state of the art welding lab is very well equipped and faculty have extensive backgrounds in the welding profession. Our approach to welding is "hands-on" with instruction provided "over the shoulder" as faculty train each student on an individual basis.

What can our Welding program do for you? The ISU Welding program has placement opportunities within the structural steel and piping industries based upon your abilities at graduation. Welding is a rewarding career choice that offers some of the highest wages in the market. Career paths for successful professionals could include leadership opportunities as well.

Career Opportunities

Average Salary $57,380 Idaho, $62,970 National

* Source: O*NET OnLine

99% Five Year Placement Rate

Architectural and structural metal manufacturers
Agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturers
Commercial and industrial machinery manufacturers
Structural and steel piping industries

Program Overview

Program accepts students in August and January
Typical classroom hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. OR
Monday through Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Program admits 45 students each year
Physical demands for this program may include lifting, standing, bending, and close vision
Program located in the Eames Complex, Building #96, 1999 Alvin Ricken Drive