Tulsa Welding School-Houston Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 1,962 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 69.84% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,067 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,101 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,962 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.84%
- First-Generation Students: 52.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,558
Tulsa Welding School-Houston: what the data shows
Common questions about Tulsa Welding School-Houston, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is located in Houston, TX (ZIP 77060-2100).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston public or private?
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Tulsa Welding School-Houston cost?
Average net price after aid: $35,101.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $34,638 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,161 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $36,277 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $37,735 |
| $110,001+ | $39,411 |
How big is Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
Total enrollment: 1,962 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,558 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
150%-time completion rate: 69.84%.
First-year retention: 78.0%.
What do graduates of Tulsa Welding School-Houston earn?
Median earnings: $39,055 six years after entry; $41,067 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
67.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tulsa Welding School-Houston known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (1,170 completions)
- Electrician (261 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (203 completions)
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (55 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 69.84%; median earnings $41,067 at 10 years; net price $35,101. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tulsa Welding School-Houston was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,101
2024 Value
In 2024 Tulsa Welding School-Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,101.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$140,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,101 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Tulsa Welding School-Houston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tulsa Welding School-Houston was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tulsa Welding School-Houston in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $27,313 |
| 2016 | — | — | $26,582 |
| 2017 | — | — | $26,008 |
| 2018 | — | — | $27,155 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26,864 |
| 2020 | — | — | $25,938 |
| 2021 | — | — | $26,833 |
| 2022 | — | — | $30,151 |
| 2023 | — | — | $32,907 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tulsa Welding School-Houston reported total enrollment of about 1,962 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 88% male and 12% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.4%), Black or African American (37.6%), and White (16.4%). About 67.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tulsa Welding School-Houston in 2024 is 1,962 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,558 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.61% 100% Completion Time
69.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.61% of students graduating from Tulsa Welding School-Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 88% male / 12% female
- Electrician: 89% male / 11% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Tulsa Welding School-Houston.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$41,067 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
192.49% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tulsa Welding School-Houston.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 1,170 completions
2. Electrician: 261 completions
3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 203 completions
4. Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 55 completions
Most popular programs at Tulsa Welding School-Houston.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tulsa Welding School-Houston graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tulsa Welding School-Houston from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,253
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,962 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.4%), Black or African American (37.6%), White (16.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 69.84%. Approximately 67.91% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Houston, TX 77060-2100
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Tulsa Welding School-Houston provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tulsa Welding School-Houston located?
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is located in Houston, TX.
How much does Tulsa Welding School-Houston cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $35,101 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
Tulsa Welding School-Houston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,558 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.4%), Black or African American (37.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
About 52.2% of students at Tulsa Welding School-Houston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Tulsa Welding School-Houston earn?
Median earnings are $39,055 six years after entry and $41,067 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tulsa Welding School-Houston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tulsa Welding School-Houston students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston public or private?
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston an HBCU?
No. Tulsa Welding School-Houston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston a tribal college?
No. Tulsa Welding School-Houston is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Tulsa Welding School-Houston reports 42.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Tulsa Welding School-Houston religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Tulsa Welding School-Houston in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Houston, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.