Welding Program

The welding program at Eastern Idaho Technical 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 Idaho colleges that offer welding program.

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Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC)

1910 University Dr, Boise, ID

Found in the burgeoning town of Idaho Falls, Eastern Idaho Technical College is a technical college that has multiple accreditations from important industries. As a regional college, Eastern Idaho Technical College has an enrollment of 1,607. It is an attractive option for many career oriented students because it’s in state and out of state price tag are exactly the same: In 2012, both in and out of state tuition were listed at $2,038. As a public institution with two year degree offerings and a number of certification options, Eastern Idaho Technical College is a very attractive option for technical and trade students in the region.

Eastern Idaho Technical College offers students the opportunity to learn about the latest cutting edge technologies and training through classroom experiences and valuable resume builders such as externships. Programs such as Computer Networking, Dental Assisting, Registered Nursing, Automotive Tech, and Web Development are all popular, and in their respective industries they are all growing fields that offer students the opportunity to grow and get a great job after graduation.

Eastern Idaho Technical College also provides professional development courses for students who are not interested in the traditional two year associate’s degree. For students who aren’t sure what direction they want to take, the college has a Counseling and Advising Department that advises students from admissions all the way through graduation on what career paths they have available to them and what choices they should make.

For those interested in Eastern Idaho Technical College, you need $10 for the application fee, as well as a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. As a cheap college with a number of programs and externships available, it is an attractive option in an increasingly trade and skill demanding based economy.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. EITC has offered the following degree levels 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

• Boise City, ID
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $33400

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

• Boise City, ID
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $35000

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