StrataTech Education Group Recognized Among Top 5% of Schools for Return on Investment
Georgetown University evaluated 4,600 colleges and universities for 10-year ROI
PHOENIX (July 14, 2025) – StrataTech Education Group (StrataTech), an operator of skilled trade schools: The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) in Phoenix and Tulsa Welding School (TWS) with locations in Tulsa, Jacksonville, Houston, and Dallas Metro, is proud to announce that TWS Houston and TWS Jacksonville recently ranked in the top five percent of schools for return on investment (ROI) in a study conducted by Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce.
Georgetown University’s research evaluated 4,600 colleges and universities on ROI at 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 30 years, and 40 years after graduation. The study focused on five institution-level variables associated with ROI including acceptance rates, graduation rates, percentage of degrees offered in STEM fields, the number of undergraduates who receive federal aid and the number of Pell Grant recipients.
Both TWS campuses were evaluated for 10-year ROI. The results showcase StrataTech’s exemplary student outcomes in both graduation rates and professional long-term success.
“We are proud to be recognized by Georgetown University, as it validates the success we’ve had with our students so far and furthers our commitment to provide valuable programs to the workforce of tomorrow,” said Mary Kelly, CEO and president of StrataTech. “This recognition is clear evidence on the value of a career in the skilled trades – our students go on to have rewarding lives with earnings that greatly outweigh the initial investment in their education.”
ROI can often tip the scale when prospective students are deciding which institution to attend, whether college, university or trade school. StrataTech aims to lead the way in education for the professional trade industries; the results of this study display a strong indicator of the schools’ successes, producing results in student achievement, career outcomes and community impact.
To explore StrataTech’s skilled trade schools visit: https://www.tws.edu/
To review the ROI study, visit cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2025
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About StrataTech Education Group
StrataTech Education Group focuses on the education, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs. Holding an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, StrataTech Education Group’s portfolio includes The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) (Phoenix), Tulsa Welding School (TWS) (Tulsa, OK), Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville (FL), Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (Houston) and Tulsa Welding School Dallas (TX). For more information, visit StrataTech.com.