Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Pontotoc Technology Center is Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation and the 2024 tuition and fees is $3,321. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation programs ($12,083). The length of the program is 1,050 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Pontotoc Technology Center.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation $3,321$1,2961,050 Hours10 Months $12,083
2Welding Technology/Welder $1,914$3,234510 Hours9 Months $10,695
3Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $1,794$787433 Hours9 Months $4,480
4Fire Science/Fire-fighting $1,375-500 Hours9 Months $3,136
5Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation $3,289$1,2721,050 Hours9 Months $12,083
6Graphic Design $1,546$2,340540 Hours9 Months $12,844

Important Academic Statistics

Total 300 students attended Pontotoc Technology Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 13 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 50 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pontotoc Technology Center is 88% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population300
Graduation Rate88%
Number of Faculty13
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pontotoc Technology Center is $3,321 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
16% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $11,910 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$3,321
Books & Supplies$1,296
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,000
Off-Campus Expenses$5,500
Average Financial Amount$11,910

Offered Certificate Programs

Pontotoc Technology Center offers 21 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 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, 177 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate8059
2 Years Certificate131118
Total211177

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Pontotoc Technology Center are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 177 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 59 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 118 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 2 completers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications2
Computer Support Specialist0
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 11 completers
Fire Science/Fire-fighting11
Mechanics and Repairers 8 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician8
Precision Production Trades 13 completers
Welding Technology/Welder13
Visual and Performing Arts 9 completers
Graphic Design9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 16 completers
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide16
Total59
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 10 completers
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects10
Personal and Culinary Services 14 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist14
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Engineering Technology 1 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 14 completers
Biotechnology14
Mechanics and Repairers 19 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician11
Precision Production Trades 11 completers
Welding Technology/Welder11
Transportation and Materials Moving 12 completers
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 37 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist16
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training21
Total118

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 300 students have enrolled into Pontotoc Technology Center. By gender, 175 male and 125 female students are attending the school.
There are 151 White (50.33%), 3 Black/African American (1.00%), 10 Hispanic (3.33%), and 146 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total300175125
American Indian/Native American573324
Asian000
Black/African American321
Hispanic1082
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1519160
Two More794138
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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