Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Western Technology Center with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Western Technology Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $3,850$1451500 Contact Hours14 Months $16,042
2Welding Technology/Welder $2,575$4501030 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695
3Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $3,657$4,2761463 Contact Hours15 Months $18,035
4Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $2,255$450902 Contact Hours10 Months $4,480
5Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $2,525$1801010 Contact Hours10 Months $14,851
6Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $2,487$200995 Contact Hours10 Months $16,505

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 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Western Technology Center.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $20,834 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Western Technology Centerhas decreased by 0.72% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Western Technology Center.
Living Costs Trends
Western Technology Center 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$11,811$13,874
2021$12,526$14,706
2022$12,754$14,392
2023$13,356$15,680
2024$14,877$5,957
Living Costs Trends Chart