C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Modern Welding School

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Schenectady, New York 12304

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 92%

Outcomes

B+

80/100

Affordability

40/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

37/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

92%

Graduation Rate

98%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Modern Welding School Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $265,656
Avg rent near campus: $1,368/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12307 (6.2% cap, Schenectady)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

82%

Receive Any Aid

55%

Receive Pell Grants

76%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 81 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Modern Welding School's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

Women

65%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 71%

Hispanic 3%

Black 23%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 65%

25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Modern Welding School?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Modern Welding School?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Modern Welding School?

The graduation rate at Modern Welding School is 92%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Modern Welding School a good school?

Modern Welding School has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Modern Welding School?

Modern Welding School has a total enrollment of 69 students.

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