Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Northwest Technology Center-Alva with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Northwest Technology Center-Alva
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping $1,920$480960 Contact Hours9 Months $10,253
2Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $1,920$555960 Contact Hours9 Months $4,480
3Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $1,920$530960 Contact Hours9 Months $16,505
4Welding Technology/Welder $1,920$630960 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
5Graphic Design $1,920$480960 Contact Hours9 Months $12,844
6Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $2,926$4,4531463 Contact Hours11 Months $18,035

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping program which is the largest program at Northwest Technology Center-Alva.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $18,777 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Northwest Technology Center-Alvahas increased by 6.40% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Northwest Technology Center-Alva.
Living Costs Trends
Northwest Technology Center-Alva 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$7,955$8,649
2021$8,140$9,546
2022$8,436$9,509
2023$8,118$9,529
2024$11,263$7,514
Living Costs Trends Chart