Welding Technology/Welder at Brightpoint Community College in Chester, VA
Total Graduates
33
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
85%
28 of 33
Female Graduates
15%
5 of 33
Annual Tuition & Fees
$4,938
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Brightpoint Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding CSC- SAF 130 Industrial Safety- OSHA 10 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Welding CSC-WEL 116 Welding I | 100% | — | — | — |
| Welding CSC- WEL 116 Welding I ( Oxyacetylene) | 100% | 14% | — | $11,021 |
| Welding CSC- WEL 130 Inert Gas Welding | 100% | — | — | — |
| Welding CSC - WEL 141 Welder Qualification Tests I | 100% | 24% | — | $11,425 |
| Welding CSC- WEL 150 Welding Drawing and Interpretation | 100% | — | — | — |
| Welding CSC- WEL 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding | 100% | — | — | — |
| Welding CSC-WEL 244 Weld Testing and Codes | 100% | 14% | — | $6,583 |
| Welding CSC- WEL 247 Welding Layout and Fabrication I | 100% | 14% | — | $11,268 |
| Welding Certificate -WEL 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding( Basic) | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 150 Introduction to Computer- Aide | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 181 Machine Blueprint Reading I | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Dis | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 134 CMM Operation and Program | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II | 100% | — | — | — |
| Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 164 Machine Shop Practices IV | 100% | — | — | — |
In the Welding CSC- SAF 130 Industrial Safety- OSHA 10 program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC-WEL 116 Welding I program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC- WEL 116 Welding I ( Oxyacetylene) program at Brightpoint Community College, 14% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,021 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC- WEL 130 Inert Gas Welding program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC - WEL 141 Welder Qualification Tests I program at Brightpoint Community College, 24% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,425 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC- WEL 150 Welding Drawing and Interpretation program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC- WEL 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC-WEL 244 Weld Testing and Codes program at Brightpoint Community College, 14% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,583 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding CSC- WEL 247 Welding Layout and Fabrication I program at Brightpoint Community College, 14% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,268 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding Certificate -WEL 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding( Basic) program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 150 Introduction to Computer- Aide program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 181 Machine Blueprint Reading I program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Dis program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 134 CMM Operation and Program program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 164 Machine Shop Practices IV program at Brightpoint Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$51,000
10-Year Job Growth
+2.2%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
SOC: 51-4121 | $40,800 | +2.2% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
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| $37,648 | -9% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
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Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$38,250
Peak Salary
$63,750
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
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No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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