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The Quality Assurance certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Manufacturing/Machinist Technology. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degrees in Manufacturing/Machinist Technology.
The Certificate in Quality Assurance program helps machinists to be better machinists, and helps those in, or interested in, inspection and quality positions to further develop skills that can be applied in a broad range of industries. Where employers endorse them, certifications can give special consideration to new applicants and to employees seeking promotions, and the Certified Quality Inspector certificate that this program helps to prepare you for is nationally recognized.
Potential employers include: Although this certificate program is primarily focused on the machining industry, the quality assurance skills developed are applicable to a wide range of industries. Graduates may find employment in local companies working in the manufacturing, inspection or quality departments. Entry level salaries vary with each employer and individual skill level.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2024-2025 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
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