Is Elite Welding Academy worth it?
Elite Welding Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city), part of the Elite Welding Academy system. It awarded 32 certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology.
Elite Welding Academy is part of Elite Welding Academy
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Elite Welding Academy
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Completions (2024)
32
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $38,717 | $55,098 | 97 |
Source: College Scorecard, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
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Sources: federal figures for Elite Welding Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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