Welding Program

The welding program at Clatsop Community College prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer welding program.

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Clatsop Community College

19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR

Wanting to attend a student-centered institution in a small private college setting at a considerably lower cost? Clatsop Community College is the school you should attend to.

Since 1958, CCC is a public 2-year college serving the northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. It is governed by elected citizen representatives of Clatsop County as the Board of Directors which is why it has a close relationship with the community.

CCC main campus is situated in 1651 Lexington Avenue in Astoria which contains the administrative offices and instruction in associate and college transfer degrees, art, business, health occupation and adult basic skills including GED.

Another campus is the Marine and Environment Research and Training Station (MERTS) at 6540 Liberty Lane, Astoria. It houses the marine, fire science, CADD, automotive, welding, and historic preservation instruction.

The South County Campus in 1455 N Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, Oregon is home to the Small Business Development Center and offers customized training to business, public and community safety.

And its Performing Arts Center (PAC) in 588 16^th Street, Astoria offers the Arts & Ideas program.

Take up any of its degree and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines. Taught by expert faculty, you’ll be engaged in stimulating classes similar to 4-year universities at a lower cost. Everyone can have fun joining its clubs, athletics and activities. It also offers many student support services, Community Education classes and ENCORE, educational opportunities for seniors.

Enroll now at Clatsop Community College and be part of its educational community which provides open access to quality opportunities at the same time enriching the community.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Clatsop Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Description

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $43290

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Description

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $37680

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).