Modern Welding School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Modern Welding School is a private for-profit trade school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling about 58 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 94.12% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,703 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,618 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 58 69.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 94.12%
- First-Generation Students: 32.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 82
Modern Welding School: what the data shows
Common questions about Modern Welding School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Modern Welding School?
Modern Welding School is located in Schenectady, NY (ZIP 12304).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Modern Welding School public or private?
Modern Welding School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Modern Welding School cost?
Average net price after aid: $22,618.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,992 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,600 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,109 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,193 |
| $110,001+ | $26,531 |
How big is Modern Welding School?
Total enrollment: 58 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 82 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Modern Welding School?
150%-time completion rate: 94.12%.
First-year retention: 90.5%.
What do graduates of Modern Welding School earn?
Median earnings: $49,310 six years after entry; $48,703 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
41.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Modern Welding School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (81 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Modern Welding School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 94.12%; median earnings $48,703 at 10 years; net price $22,618. 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 Modern Welding School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,618
2024 Value
In 2024 Modern Welding School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,618.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,472 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,618 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 Modern Welding School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.98% 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 Modern Welding School 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 Modern Welding School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $12,783 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,830 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,167 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,441 |
| 2017 | — | — | $19,686 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,339 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,829 |
| 2020 | — | — | $21,281 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,498 |
| 2022 | — | — | $22,953 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,257 |
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
Modern Welding School reported total enrollment of about 58 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 86% male and 14% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (93.1%), Black or African American (3.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). About 41.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Modern Welding School in 2024 is 58 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 82 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.5%
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 White at 93.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
94.12% 100% Completion Time
94.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 94.12% of students graduating from Modern Welding School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 93% male / 7% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Modern Welding School.
Return on Investment
$48,703 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
438.32% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Modern Welding School.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 81 completions
Most popular programs at Modern Welding School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Modern Welding School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Modern Welding School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,442
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Modern Welding School is a private for-profit institution located in Schenectady, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 58 students. Student body composition includes White (93.1%), Black or African American (3.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 94.12%. Approximately 41.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Schenectady, NY 12304
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 94.12% graduation rate, Modern Welding School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Modern Welding School located?
Modern Welding School is located in Schenectady, NY.
How much does Modern Welding School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,618 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Modern Welding School?
Modern Welding School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 82 students, White (93.1%), Black or African American (3.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Modern Welding School?
About 32.6% of students at Modern Welding School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Modern Welding School earn?
Median earnings are $49,310 six years after entry and $48,703 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Modern Welding School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 94.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Modern Welding School public or private?
Modern Welding School is a private for-profit institution located in Schenectady, NY.
Is Modern Welding School an HBCU?
No. Modern Welding School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Modern Welding School a tribal college?
No. Modern Welding School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Modern Welding School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Modern Welding School does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).
Is Modern Welding School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Modern Welding School 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
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- New York trade schools profile
- Schenectady, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
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.