Tulsa Welding School-Houston ★ Hidden gem
Houston, Texas · Private, for-profit · 1,962 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $34,638 |
| $30k to $48k | $34,161 |
| $48k to $75k | $36,277 |
| $75k to $110k | $37,735 |
| $110k and up | $39,411 |
| All families (average) | $35,101 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,367 | +$12,558 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,204 | +$10,395 | clears the bar | $7,125 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,140 | +$12,331 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 68% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.