Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT)
Private nonprofit certificate school in Troy, OH that costs an average of $30,093 a year after financial aid and graduates 93% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitTown (fringe)356 undergraduates
Cost of HIWT
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $33,820 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $30,093 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $25,811 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $28,787 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $29,589 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $31,342 |
| $110,001+ | $33,481 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with HIWT's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 93% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 97% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $62,559 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,494 |
| Rank in Ohio (earnings) | 4th of 121 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 32% |
| Students with federal loans | 52% |
Majors and programs at HIWT
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 685 | $49,991 | $5,500 |
Similar colleges in Ohio
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Institute of Allied Health | Huber Heights | $47,328 | — | — |
| Remington College-Cleveland Campus | Cleveland | $23,495 | — | $33,423 |
| Central School of Practical Nursing | Independence | $18,712 | — | $54,504 |
| Valley College-Cleveland | Cleveland | $27,653 | — | $38,445 |
| Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing | Sandusky | — | — | $72,299 |
| Cleveland Clinic School of Health Professions Radiologic Technology Program | Beachwood | — | — | $72,758 |
| Athenaeum of Ohio | Cincinnati | — | — | — |
| Trinity Health System School of Nursing | Steubenville | $22,342 | 100% | $75,719 |
About HIWT
| Type | Private nonprofit certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Troy, OH |
| Setting | Town (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 356 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges |
| Website | welding.org ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does HIWT cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $33,820 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $30,093 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $25,811.
How much do HIWT graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $63,494 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 121 similar colleges in Ohio.
What is HIWT's graduation rate?
93% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 97% of first-year students return for a second year.