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Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT)

  • Starting Cost: $12,418*
  • Apply By: January 5, 2026
  • Classes Start: January 12, 2026
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Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Technology students learn to detect internal or external imperfections or defects on various metals to maximize safety and save lives on everything from planes to bridges and pipelines. Work in a variety of industries such as aerospace and defense, energy and power generation, infrastructure and construction, and advanced manufacturing.

Students gain hands-on proficiency in a variety of testing methods:

  • X-ray and isotope radiography
  • Ultrasound and eddy-current (electromagnetic)
  • Magnetic particle and liquid penetrant
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
  • 49 credit diploma
  • 64 credit degree
  • In person on Hutchinson campus
  • Start in fall or spring
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Program Delivery

  • In person
  • Hutchinson campus
  • M–Th lab hours
  • Full or part time
  • Flexible weekly schedule
  • Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

  • AAS: $13,516
  • Diploma: $10,318

Additional costs

  • Books: $2,100-$2,300

 

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Nondestructive Testing Technology AAS Nondestructive Testing Technology Diploma

Careers & Jobs

  • NDT Field Technician
  • Pipeline Integrity Technician
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • API Inspector
  • Rope Access NDT Technician

Faculty

Jerry Voelker

Jerry Voelker

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor

Jerry Voelker

Jerry Voelker

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor
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Walter Asmus, Jr.

Walter Asmus, Jr.

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor

Walter Asmus, Jr.
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Walter Asmus, Jr.

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor

Education history – Degrees and institutions:

Nondestructive Testing Degree – Ridgewater College (1983)
BA Mathematics – Augsburg College (1993)

Applicable career history:

30+ years in NDT – Aerospace, Nuclear, Petrochemical, Manufacturing

Professional acknowledgments/honors:

ASNT Level III – MT, PT, UT, RT, VT
CWI

Year started teaching at Ridgewater:

2014

Malinda Rannow

Malinda Rannow

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor

Malinda Rannow

Malinda Rannow

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor
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Sheldon Mackinnon

Sheldon Mackinnon

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor

Sheldon Mackinnon

Sheldon Mackinnon

Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor
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