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The Fab School
Rancho Cucamonga, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 9571 Pittsburgh Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 · Phone: (909) 493-3791 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The Fab School is a private for-profit trade school in Rancho Cucamonga, California offering welding programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
The Fab School has a 95.2% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at The Fab School is $41,696, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 36.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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, 300–899 hours | 118 | $33,701 | $28,960 | $4,449 |
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
The Fab School is a private for-profit trade campus located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in a large suburb setting. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for their education. The school's primary offering is its welding program, which accounts for its 118 program completers and represents its single reported program family.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 95.2%, well above the state average of 64.2%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $41,696, and 36.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students enroll here.
With undergraduate enrollment of 161 students and a single-program focus, The Fab School appears structured for students pursuing a concentrated, hands-on welding credential rather than a broad associate-degree pathway. This may suit career changers seeking a focused skill-based program, though program length itself is not stated in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the school's official U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard page for the latest federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The Fab School offers welding programs, with 118 reported program completers in this field. It is the school's only listed program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, The Fab School is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 36.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 95.2%, compared to a state average of 64.2%, putting this campus above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (909) 493-3791 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. See the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483230 for any available figures.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $41,696, according to federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The Fab School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (909) 493-3791 or via https://www.thefabschool.com/ for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483230.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single-program, hands-on welding focus may suit adults seeking a concentrated skill-based credential, though specific scheduling or program length details are not reported here to confirm fit fully.
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 details specific to welding credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Fab School by phone at (909) 493-3791 or visit their website at https://www.thefabschool.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby welding schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483230 to compare similar institutions.
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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.