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Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) Program

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PRESS RELEASE – Drone donation brings high-tech aerial inspection method to Ridgewater NDT students [PDF]

Ensuring product and quality safety is at the heart of everything done at Ridgewater’s Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) program. Using a variety of inspection methods, students learn to detect internal and external imperfections or defects in everything from planes, trains, and automobiles to bridges, roller coasters, and pipelines. High demand in all industries with high earning potential make this a career you’ll want to explore!

Ridgewater College is recognized as one of the nation’s best NDT programs and was spotlighted by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) in its Materials Evaluation publication.

Program delivery

  • Hutchinson campus
  • Fall, spring and summer starts

Skills you will learn

  • A wide variety of inspection methods including:
    • Magnetic particle
    • Penetrants
    • Ultrasonic
    • Phased array
    • Eddy current
    • Radiography
    • Computerized radiography
    • Visual
  • Safe testing practices
  • Product dependability and safety
  • Welding quality control

Equipment you will use

  • X-ray tubes
  • Isotope exposure devices
  • Eddy current instruments
  • Magnetic particle units
  • Ultrasonic
  • Phased array
  • Computerized radiography
  • Computerized tomography imaging
  • Liquid penetrant line systems

Choose Ridgewater

The gold standard for industrial inspection training is set in Ridgewater College’s Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) program. Well-known throughout the country and within the industry as having the most extensive training and best equipped, leading edge, nondestructive testing facility, Ridgewater’s program is one of the best colleges in the United States for NDT education and was spotlighted by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) in its Materials Evaluation publication. Being the longest running program doesn’t hurt either – established in 1969! Our most successful students are those who like to work with their hands to apply scientific principles, take pride in being detail-oriented, and are trustworthy and reliable for an industry that requires a high level of integrity and accountability in its reporting.

Program distinction

Ridgewater College Nondestructive Technology faculty hold a number of level III credentials.

Program attributes that help students thrive

  • Industry partners that visit Ridgewater yearly to recruit our interns and graduates
  • Current industry equipment
  • Hands-on learning for hands-on work
  • 97-100% job placement since 2010 for program graduates
  • Ability to work at your own pace – flexible environment
  • Personalized instruction from industry experts

Note: For information about Ridgewater’s Nondestructive Technology Customized Training and Continuing Education, go to www.ridgewater.edu/customized or call 320-234-8537.

Salary and Job Outlook Nondestructive Testing

Potential Careers for GraduatesEntry Level Annual Wage 2018Median Annual Wage 2018Projected Growth Rate 2016-2026Projected National Job Openings 2016-2026
Nondestructive Testing Specialist$41,142$62,2305-9%7,100
Engineering Technicians$36,379$62,230-3%116

Degrees and Certificates

2020-2021

Degrees Nondestructive Testing Technology 2020-2021

TitleCreditsLocation
Nondestructive Testing Technology AAS Degree72 creditsHutchinson

Nondestructive Testing Technology Diploma72 creditsHutchinson

Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Technology64 creditsHutchinson
2019-2020

Degrees Nondestructive Testing Technology 2019-2020

TitleCreditsLocation
Nondestructive Testing Technology AAS Degree72 creditsHutchinson

Nondestructive Testing Technology Diploma72 creditsHutchinson

Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Technology64 creditsHutchinson
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