Elite Welding Academy
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 80% graduation rate.
About This School
Elite Welding Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas with approximately 24 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $28,617 per year. The graduation rate is 80%.
Students who are serious about entering the skilled trades quickly — and want to do it in Houston, one of the most welding-heavy job markets in the country — will find a lot to like here. The standout number is the median debt at graduation: just $9,483, which is exceptionally low for a vocational program and means graduates aren't buried in loans before their first paycheck. The 80% graduation rate is also reassuring and suggests the program is selective or supportive enough that most students who start actually finish. The main concern worth sitting with is the cost — $28,617 per year in net price is significant for a program of this size and scope, so before enrolling, ask the school directly how long the program runs and what graduates are actually earning in their first year, since that data isn't publicly available and you deserve a straight answer. If the timeline is short and job placement is strong, this could be a genuinely smart investment — but get those numbers in writing before you sign anything.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (24 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Elite Welding Academy cost?
The average net price at Elite Welding Academy is about $28,617 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Elite Welding Academy?
Elite Welding Academy has a graduation rate of 80%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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