Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Poplar Bluff, MO. It offers 10 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/1/2014 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $7,334. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,220 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 Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $7,334 | $1,625 | 1,220 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $5,764 | $350 | 750 Hours | 8 Months | $9,978 |
| 3 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $5,094 | $2,814 | 1,044 Hours | 10 Months | $14,851 |
| 4 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $5,094 | $2,814 | 1,044 Hours | 10 Months | $16,505 |
| 5 | Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | $5,094 | $2,814 | 1,044 Hours | 10 Months | $16,903 |
| 6 | Carpentry/Carpenter | $6,501 | $507 | 1,044 Hours | 10 Months | $9,248 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 34 students attended Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 12 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is 84% and the retention rate is 87% at the school.
| Student Population | 34 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center is $7,334
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
92% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,109 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,334 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,625 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,610 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $18,160 |
| Average Financial Amount | $8,109 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center offers 10 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, 18 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 18 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 18 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 4 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 14 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator | ✕ | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 6 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 1 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 1 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 1 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 34 students have enrolled into Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center. By gender, 8 male and 26 female students are attending the school.
There are 29 White (85.29%), 4 Black/African American (11.76%), 1 Hispanic (2.94%), and 1 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 8 | 26 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 29 | 7 | 22 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 3203 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO
- 573-785-2248
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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