Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Metro Technology Centers is Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $6,361. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician programs ($20,421). The length of the program is 1,958 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 17 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Metro Technology Centers.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician $6,361$2801,958 Hours17 Months $20,421
2Biomedical Sciences $2,400$1,020960 Hours20 Months $29,640
4Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $1,240$1,453496 Hours12 Months $4,480
5Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $3,100$10,1341,240 Hours12 Months $18,035
6Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $3,750$1,1061,500 Hours18 Months $16,042

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,919 students attended Metro Technology Centers in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 27 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 90 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 272 (full-time) and 137 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Metro Technology Centers is 60% and the retention rate is 41% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,919
Graduation Rate60%
Number of Faculty117
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Metro Technology Centers is $6,361 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
21% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,204 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,361
Books & Supplies$280
Off-Campus Room & Board$14,977
Off-Campus Expenses$16,813
Average Financial Amount$5,204

Offered Certificate Programs

Metro Technology Centers offers 65 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 649 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate100
Less than 1-Year Certificate210259
2 Years Certificate420334
4 Years Certificate1056
Total650649

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Metro Technology Centers are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 649 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 259 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 334 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 56 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Total0
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 1 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Personal and Culinary Services 38 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist0
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist0
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts38
Work and Family Studies 14 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant14
Legal Studies 6 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 50 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science50
Construction Trades 11 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter3
Electrician8
Mechanics and Repairers 21 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician12
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician3
Precision Production Trades 14 completers
Welding Technology/Welder14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 95 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant0
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist16
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide79
Business 9 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science4
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies5
Banking and Financial Support Services0
Total259
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 27 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer16
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design8
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3
Personal and Culinary Services 24 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist20
Barbering/Barber3
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0
Education 5 completers
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4
Engineering 9 completers
Engineering9
Engineering Technology 5 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD4
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD1
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD0
Work and Family Studies 0 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management0
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Legal Studies 2 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 37 completers
Biomedical Sciences37
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 23 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science18
Fire Science/Fire-fighting5
Construction Trades 25 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter10
Electrician15
Mechanics and Repairers 77 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology31
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician9
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician23
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician14
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician0
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 20 completers
Welding Technology/Welder20
Visual and Performing Arts 7 completers
Graphic Design7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 60 completers
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist4
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary0
Medical/Clinical Assistant8
Surgical Technology/Technologist7
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer9
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training31
Business 7 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4
Total334
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 56 completers
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician56
Total56

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,919 students have enrolled into Metro Technology Centers. By gender, 1,038 male and 881 female students are attending the school.
There are 202 White (10.53%), 362 Black/African American (18.86%), 680 Hispanic (35.44%), 28 Asian (1.46%), and 1,325 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,9191,038881
American Indian/Native American381919
Asian281810
Black/African American362157205
Hispanic680339341
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander220
White20213468
Two More1809882
Un-Known427271156
Non-resident Alien000

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