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Accredited School, ACCSC. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Approved by TWC. GI Bill® Eligible (check with local campus for specific eligibility). For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: http://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/.
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Financial aid and scholarships available to those who qualify. Candidates need to refer to the scholarship information page to determine topic of essay (where applicable) and must meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training prior to applying for a scholarship. If a student changes his/her re-enter date, the scholarship award may be forfeited. Scholarships are not transferable and most scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship TWS offers. In most cases, only one award will be given per student. If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, the scholarship that is most beneficial to the student will be awarded. Scholarships will be distributed incrementally over the entire duration of the program. Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship. Termination from training may also result in the loss of a scholarship, which may increase your tuition obligation to TWS. Tuition charges will be based on the amount reflected on your Enrollment Agreement. See the reverse side of your Enrollment Agreement or the School Catalog for the school’s refund policy.
Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center has over 300 years of combined experience in the welding industry and 40 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry as of February 2022.
12 Graduates initially employed in all 50 states according to our ACCSC Annual Report data for reports dated 7/1/18 - 7/1/23.
13 Indicates the total number of current partnered employers across all TWS locations as of May 2023.
14 Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1, 2023.
**, 10 AWS Welding Employment Stats: https://weldingworkforcedata.com/ Essential Disclaimer: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce Welding Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 9,010, Texas employed 48,380 and Florida employed 14,320, Tulsa employed 3,590, the Houston area employed 15,440, the Dallas area employed 9,910, and Jacksonville employed 1,260 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121). HVAC/R Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 5,370, Texas employed 30,670 and Florida employed 33,560, Tulsa employed 1,680, the Houston area employed 6,610, the Dallas area employed 10,230, and Jacksonville employed 2,320 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanical and Installers (499021). Electrician Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 7,910, Texas employed 64,360 and Florida employed 42,250, Tulsa employed 2,340, the Houston area employed 18,160, the Dallas area employed 17,600, and Jacksonville employed 3,510 Electricians (472111). Pipefitting Employment Stats: According to BLS data Texas employed 37,980,Florida employed 26930, Houston area employed 9,680 and Jacksonville employed 2,760 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters (472152). Lineworker Employment Stats: According to BLS data Texas employed 11,960 and the Dallas area employed 2,300 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051). BLS data is reported through May 2022 http://data.bls.gov/oes.
***, 11 Welding BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers (514121) in Oklahoma is $45,860, Florida $44,320, Texas $50,560, Tulsa $48,140, Jacksonville $43,150 and the Houston area $53,320. Average starting salaries for Professional Welder at TWS Tulsa $36,078, TWS Jacksonville $36,350 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $33,914 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. HVAC/R BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) in Oklahoma is $48,770, Florida $46,850, Texas $51,270, Tulsa $49,820, Jacksonville $48,790 and the Houston area $53,450. Average starting salaries for Refrigeration Technologies at TWS Tulsa are not yet reported, TWS Jacksonville $32,351 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $32,469 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Electrician BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Electricians (472111) in Oklahoma is $56,000, Florida $49,080, Texas $53,080, Tulsa $58,350, Jacksonville $47,590 and the Houston area $56,090. Average starting salaries for Electrical Applications at TWS Tulsa are not yet reported, TWS Jacksonville $38,680 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center are not yet reported for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Employment rate disclaimer: For students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 1, 2021. Refer to the most current Student Right-to-know information for details at: https://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/ Total Graduates Disclaimer: Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1, 2023. Essential Worker Disclaimer: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce
*,1 According to 2019 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder.
2 Houston's annual mean wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers(514121) reported by BLS as of May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes. Average starting salary for Professional Welder is $33,914 for TWSTC graduates employed during the 12 month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21.
3 Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1, 2023.
4 For students who completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 2022.
5 Available scholarship amounts
estimated for the period of 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2022
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6 According to BLS data Houston employed 48,940 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers(514121) through May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes.
*6 Average comparison data used for 1BR apartments https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html#2019_data.
*7 BLS Projection for Welding Jobs in Houston area can be found at https://projectionscentral.com/Projections/ShortTerm
*8 Houston Port freight tonnage can figures can be viewed at https://www.bts.gov/sites/bts.dot.gov/files/docs/browse-statistical-products-and-data/port-performance/224751/ppfsp-annual-report2018.pdf
*9 TWS/Tulsa Welding School faculty has over 800 years of combined experience in the welding industry as of February 2022.
* Employers disclaimer: Indicates the total number of current partnered employers across all TWS locations as of May 2023. Graduate Disclaimer: Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1, 2023. Placement Disclaimer: Graduates initially employed in all 50 states according to our ACCSC Annual Report data for reports dated 7/1/18 – 7/1/23. Largest Welding School Disclaimer: According to 2019 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder.
