Tulsa Welding School-Houston
Houston, TX
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $21,500
- Length
- 8 months
- Graduates last year
- 1,170
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $40,148
- Type
- Private for-profit
Welding Schools in Houston, TX
Houston, TX has 5 schools with welding programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,660 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $12,800 to $22,250, with a median of $21,500 across the 5 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $40,369 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Tulsa Welding School-Houston, Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. and Houston Community College.
5
Schools with this program
1,660
Graduates last year
$21,500
Median program tuition
$40,369
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 5 welding schools in Houston, TX
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Houston, TX
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $22,250
- Length
- 9 months
- Graduates last year
- 223
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $43,903
- Type
- Private for-profit
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $2,040
- Graduates last year
- 221
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $40,369
- Type
- Public
Elite Welding Academy
Houston, TX
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $12,800
- Length
- 7 months
- Graduates last year
- 32
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $49,221
- Type
- Private for-profit
Fortis College
Houston, TX
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $20,484
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 14
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $25,004
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Houston
Precision Welding Academy
Katy, TX
- Award
- Certificate
- Graduates last year
- 81
- Type
- Private for-profit
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $2,490
- Graduates last year
- 352
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $35,480
- Type
- Public
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $3,330
- Graduates last year
- 381
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $37,437
- Type
- Public
Lee College
Baytown, TX
- Award
- Associate degree and Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $2,520
- Graduates last year
- 185
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $70,412
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does welding training cost in Houston, TX?
The median published tuition is $21,500 (range $12,800 to $22,250, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Elite Welding Academy ($12,800), Fortis College ($20,484) and Tulsa Welding School-Houston ($21,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does welding school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (7 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do welding graduates earn?
Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,369 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public welding programs in Houston, TX?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Houston Community College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.