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Technology Learning Center

Oxford, Massachusetts · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

HVAC schoolsWelding schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Massachusetts avg 60%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 11 Buffum Dam Road, Oxford, MA 01540 · Phone: (508) 987-1852 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Technology Learning Center is a private for-profit trade school in Oxford, Massachusetts, offering HVAC and welding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Federal outcome data on completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the Massachusetts state average completion rate is 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Technology Learning Center; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 8.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$50,820$77,300$95,070
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$47,720$62,570$74,050

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported

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.

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About this school

Technology Learning Center is a private for-profit trade school located in Oxford, Massachusetts, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and holds Accredited status, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as loans and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school's programs are concentrated in HVAC and welding, with HVAC schools accounting for 13 completions and welding schools accounting for 2 completions among a total of 15 trade completers and 31 undergraduate students enrolled.

Regarding outcomes data, the state average completion rate for comparable programs in Massachusetts is 59.7%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 8.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, which can offer a rough sense of the low-income share of the student body.

Given its small size and focus on two hands-on trade families, this campus may suit students seeking short, skills-focused training in HVAC or welding rather than a multi-year academic degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Technology Learning Center offers HVAC schools and welding schools programs, with 13 HVAC completions and 2 welding completions reported among its trade completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based loans and Pell Grants. About 8.2% of students here receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported in federal data. The Massachusetts state average completion rate is 59.7%; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for more detail.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link or contact the school directly for more information.

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 or review the College Scorecard for any available figures.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (508) 987-1852 or visit https://tlcedu.com/ for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Technology Learning Center is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and how outcomes are reported compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (508) 987-1852 or visit https://tlcedu.com/ to confirm program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcomes data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497499.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers focused HVAC and welding training rather than broad academic degrees, which may suit career changers seeking hands-on skills training, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Technology Learning Center at (508) 987-1852 or through its website at https://tlcedu.com/ to ask about admissions and enrollment.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Federal data provided does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497499 to compare programs directly.

Nearby trade and career schools in Massachusetts

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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.

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