Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Western Area Career & Technology Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $18,480. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,504 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 1 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Western Area Career & Technology Center.
Tuition & Completion Time for 1 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $18,480$1,5501,504 Hours13 Months $18,035

Important Academic Statistics

Total 32 students attended Western Area Career & Technology Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 1 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 4 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Western Area Career & Technology Center is 100%.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population32
Graduation Rate100%
Number of Faculty5
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Area Career & Technology Center is $18,480 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
73% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,018 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,480
Books & Supplies$1,550
Off-Campus Room & Board$7,150
Off-Campus Expenses$3,965
Average Financial Amount$7,018

Offered Certificate Programs

Western Area Career & Technology Center offers 1 career programs for 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, 10 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate1010
Total1010

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Western Area Career & Technology Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 10 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 10 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training10
Total10

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 32 students have enrolled into Western Area Career & Technology Center. By gender, 2 male and 30 female students are attending the school.
There are 25 White (78.13%), 7 Black/African American (21.88%), and 0 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total32230
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American707
Hispanic000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White25223
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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