Is Elite Welding Academy LLC worth it?
Elite Welding Academy LLC is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Cincinnati, Ohio (large suburb), part of the Elite Welding Academy system. It awarded 69 certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology.
Elite Welding Academy LLC 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 LLC
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$40,237
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,281
Average net price
$31,701
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
69
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
59
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, June 2026 release, 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 | 69 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Elite Welding Academy LLC. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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