Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Wilkes Barre, PA. It offers 1 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $24,600. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,601 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 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $24,600 | $2,000 | 1,601 Hours | 13 Months | $18,035 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 65 students attended Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 10 (full-time) and 12 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 37% and the retention rate is 50% at the school.
| Student Population | 65 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Number of Faculty | 15 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is $24,600
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
66% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,786 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $24,600 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,390 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $8,931 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,786 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing 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, 54 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 54 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 54 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 54 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 54 |
| Total | 54 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 65 students have enrolled into Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing. By gender, 5 male and 60 female students are attending the school.
There are 41 White (63.08%), 10 Black/African American (15.38%), 10 Hispanic (15.38%), 2 Asian (3.08%), and 12 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 5 | 60 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 41 | 2 | 39 |
| Two More | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 350 Jumper Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA
- 570-822-6539
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