C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
77/100 · earnings-weighted

Tulsa Welding School-Houston

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Houston, Texas 77060
ℹ️
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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
D
35/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
D
30/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,799
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
30.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Tulsa Welding School-Houston, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,067
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,055
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
69.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
67.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Tulsa Welding School-Houston

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Precision Metal Working$31,821$47,367-3%#193 of 365#220$9,500
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$36,370$47,140-28%#21 of 22#22$9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$30,684$45,204-15%#131 of 152#130$7,125

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Tulsa Welding School-Houston Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $194,329
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,061/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77076 (6.9% cap, Houston)

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🏆 Where Tulsa Welding School-Houston Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

92%
Receive Any Aid
76%
Receive Pell Grants
85%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,799
Total Students
11%
Women
63%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 16%
Hispanic 43%
Black 30%
Asian 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%
25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
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 Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
The graduation rate at Tulsa Welding School-Houston is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston a good school?
Tulsa Welding School-Houston has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): 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 Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
Tulsa Welding School-Houston has a total enrollment of 1,799 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology