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Arclabs
Piedmont, South Carolina · Private for-profit career school
Address: 2615 Highway 153, B-3, Piedmont, SC 29673 · Phone: (864) 236-9995 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arclabs is a private for-profit trade school in Piedmont, South Carolina, offering welding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Arclabs has a 75.6% completion rate, above the South Carolina state average of 52.0%, and median graduate debt of $9,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Arclabs is $31,480, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), with 65.0% 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 | $38,720 | $49,980 | $58,370 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Carolina (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 | 458 | $34,596 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 10 | $34,596 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $34,596 | not reported | $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
Arclabs is a private for-profit trade school in Piedmont, South Carolina. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and participates in federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and other federal aid to help pay for enrollment. The campus's primary program area is welding, with 475 welding-school completers reported among its trade programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 75.6%, which is above the South Carolina state average of 52.0%. Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,480, and 65.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus, located in a large suburb, appears to center on welding training, which typically suits students seeking hands-on, trade-specific instruction rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; however, specific program lengths are not stated here, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Prospective students and career changers can verify accreditation status and further outcome data through the school's accreditor, ACCET, or by reviewing the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for Arclabs. Anyone considering enrollment should contact the school directly for current tuition breakdowns, start dates, and program-specific details not captured in the federal dataset.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Arclabs offers welding programs, with 475 reported completers in that field and three total programs listed under this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Arclabs is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Arclabs participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 75.6%, which is above South Carolina's state average of 52.0%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates or contact the school.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $31,480.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Arclabs is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the federal data provided; contact the school at (864) 236-9995 or visit arclabs.edu for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through ACCET and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the school's specific listing page.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a hands-on welding focus with a completion rate above the state average, which may suit career changers, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Arclabs by phone at (864) 236-9995 or visit their website at https://www.arclabs.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not reported in the federal data provided; use the College Scorecard to look up nearby welding programs for a side-by-side view.
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.