| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 25 | NOT OFFERED |
Academy of Careers and Technology is a Less than 2-year, public school located in Beckley, West Virginia. Its published tuition & fees of Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program, which is the largest program at the school, is $12,500 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 130 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 79%. Academy of Careers and Technology has 10 vocational programs.
The largest program at Academy of Careers and Technology is Cosmetology / Cosmetologist and its 2024 tuition & fees are $12,500. For reference, the average tuition for the Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program of all trade schools in the United States is $16,042.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $12,500 | $1,100 | 1,799 Hours | 22 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training | $9,460 | $2,040 | 1,350 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Phlebotomy Technician / Phlebotomist | $2,395 | $205 | 225 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $3,862 | - | 238 Hours | 4.16 Months |
| Truck and Bus Driver / Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $5,000 | - | 180 Hours | 2 Months |
| National Average | $6,258 | - | 254 Hours | 2.98 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder | $5,300 | - | 600 Hours | 10 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $8,600 | $400 | 1,080 Hours | 18 Months |
| National Average | $14,851 | - | 531 Hours | 10.39 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $12,500 at Academy of Careers and Technology. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,100. The total cost of attendance is $48,000 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $12,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,100 |
| Room & Board | $23,650 |
| Other Living Expenses | $10,750 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $48,000 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 2 | 1 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
Academy of Careers and Technology offers 10 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 25 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 26 | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Academy of Careers and Technology is 79%. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 an the retention rate is 70%.
| Graduation Rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 70%(full-time), 74% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Student Population | 130 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 14 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 16 Staffs |
Academy of Careers and Technology provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | N/A |