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Elite Welding Academy LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio · Private for-profit career school
Address: 4670 Dues Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246 · Phone: (513) 874-1410 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Elite Welding Academy LLC is a private for-profit trade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering welding programs and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Elite Welding Academy has an 89.1% completion rate versus a 68.8% Ohio state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,483. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Elite Welding Academy is listed at $35,345, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 32.7% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 73 | $45,212 | $37,478 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Elite Welding Academy LLC is a private for-profit trade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. The school participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), so students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid. Its primary offering is welding schools, with 73 program completers reflected in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 59.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 89.1%, above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Median debt among graduates is $9,483. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $35,345, and 32.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus focuses on a single program family, welding, which suggests a concentrated, hands-on training path rather than a broad academic catalog; program length itself is not reported in this data, so applicants should confirm schedule and duration directly with the school. The setting is described as a large suburb. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current accreditation status and outcomes using the accreditor's public records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for enrollment details and program length.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Elite Welding Academy LLC offers welding schools programs, with 73 completers reported in federal data. This is the school's sole listed program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid can be used. About 32.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 89.1%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,483, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The listed annual cost of attendance is $35,345.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Elite Welding Academy LLC is a private for-profit institution. For-profit status can affect tuition pricing and aid eligibility, though this school does participate in Title IV aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (513) 874-1410 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?452887.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program, hands-on welding focus may suit career changers seeking concentrated technical training, though specific schedule and format details are not reported in this data; confirm directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for this information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Elite Welding Academy LLC at (513) 874-1410 or through its website, https://www.eliteweldingacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby welding schools is not included in this listing. Use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and cost across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.