Begin an Exciting Career in the Growing Field of Additive Manufacturing

Students working with a 3D printer Additive manufacturing is the industrial production name for 3D printing, a computer controlled process that creates three dimensional objects by depositing materials, usually in layers. Westmoreland offers an associate degree and diploma program in Additive Manufacturing.

What Will I Learn?

Students will gain the necessary working knowledge and hands-on experience to operate a production-level 3D printer capable of producing
various types of precision polymer and metal parts in the field of additive manufacturing.

The operation duties would include preparing files for additive manufacturing process including design improvements, material handling and storage, mold design as a secondary process, routine maintenance, and production management.

What Will I Earn?

If you plan to stay in the region, there are many occupations related to this program degree and certificates. In the 10-county region* surrounding Westmoreland County Community College, the earnings for occupations in this field range from $21.35 - $53.09 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $32.79.

It is important to remember that wages vary based on level of education, experience, job location and other factors.

Source: Data provided by Lightcast™ (https://lightcast.io/) 2026.1

* 10-county region includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Additive Manufacturing Technology program will be qualified to prepare CADD files for additive production and efficiently operate and manage a precision production 3D printer. Expected job titles within additive manufacturing: AM Production Designer, AM Operator, AM Production Supervisor, AM Technician.

Program Fees

First Year

Tuition

$143 per credit (Westmoreland County Residents) - $5,005 for 35 credits
$280 per credit (Out-of-County Residents) - $9,800 for 35 credits
$420 per credit (Out-of-State Residents) - $14,700 for 35 credits

Fees

General Fee $72 per credit (Westmoreland County Resident) - $2,520 for 35 credits
General Fee $70 per credit (Out-of-County and Out-of-State Residents) - $2,450 for 35 credits
- Additive Manufacturing Courses First Semester - 13 credits
- General Education Courses First Semester - 5 credits
- Additive Manufacturing Courses Second Semester - 10 credits
- General Education Courses Second Semester - 7 credits
Capital Fee $6 per credit (Out-of-County/Out-of-State Residents) - $210 for 35 credits
Lab Fee Additive Manufacturing Courses - $70-$80 per course
- First Semester 2 courses @ $70 = $140
- Second Semester 1 course @ $70 = $70
Lab Fee Non-Additive Manufacturing Courses $70-$80 per course
- First Semester - 0 courses
- Second Semester - 0 courses
*Software Fees - None

Textbooks

*Estimated textbooks - $250
*Estimated textbooks, general education - $1,000

Materials (Estimated)

USB Flash Drive (4GB or larger) - $10-$15
Calculator - $20
Note Taking Supplies - $10

*Fees, excluding college established Tuition Fees, are estimates and subject to change without notice.

Second Year