At a glance
- Tuition and fees
- $4,449
- Tuition + books and supplies
- $5,499Reported amount; other charges may apply
- Program length
- 15 weeks
- Completed
- 75% 259 of 344 exits
- Employed 2 quarters later
- 87% 244 of 280 eligible
- Median earnings in 2nd quarter after exit
- $9,927
What the numbers tell you
The reported tuition and fees for a participant who is not funded through WIOA are $4,449, plus $1,050 in reported books and supplies. The program reported 259 completions among 344 exits. Of 280 people eligible for follow-up, 244 were employed in the second quarter after leaving.
The earnings figure is the median amount earned during that quarter by employed participants. It is not annual pay, a starting salary, or a prediction for a prospective student.
Among the 3 full courses in our federally reported comparison near Chattanooga, 2 report lower tuition than this program. That comparison excludes endorsement add-ons and programs without enough published outcomes; it does not include current enrollment prices.
Tuition in context
The median reported tuition among the 20 qualifying welding programs in Tennessee is $4,419. This program’s $4,449 tuition is $30 above it. Courses can differ in length, credential, included supplies, and current price, so compare the full written cost before enrolling.
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