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Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year
Schenectady, NY

Modern Welding School

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$18,100

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

94.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$48,703

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Modern Welding School is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Schenectady, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $18,100, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 94.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$36,200

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$18,703

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$150,830

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$337,860

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
8.7%
91.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
71.0%
Black
23.2%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two or more
2.9%
Asian
0.0%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$18,100

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$22,120
$30k - $48k$22,382
$48k - $75k$23,994
$75k+$26,562

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients47.2%
Using Federal Loans74.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment50.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

97.8%

Success

94.0%

In-State Cost

$18,100

Age 25+ Students

34.8%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

66 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Schenectady (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Schenectady (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Schenectady

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,011

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,131

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,374

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Schenectady metropolitan area.