How CTE's Tuition Changes

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education over the past 11 years. The COA has increased 17.81% for that period where last year costs was $44,451. The total cost includes the tuition & fees and books & supplies costs of the largest vocational program in addition to the living costs.

Cost of Attendance Changes of Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education (2013-2024)
Year	Living off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$37,730	-
2014-15	$42,214	11.88%
2015-16	$37,590	-10.95%
2016-17	$30,300	-19.39%
2017-18	$29,085	-4.01%
2018-19	$31,555	8.49%
2019-20	$30,896	-2.09%
2020-21	$33,961	9.92%
2021-22	$25,235	-25.69%
2022-23	$29,251	15.91%
2023-24	$44,451	51.96%

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

The following table and chart shows the tuition & fees change of the largest program at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education. The tuition & fees has increased 16.31% for last 11 years where the recent tuition & fees are $17,795.

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education (2013-2024)
Year	Tuition & Fees	Changes By Year
2013-14	$15,300	-
2014-15	$15,300	0.00%
2015-16	$21,780	42.35%
2016-17	$21,780	0.00%
2017-18	$21,780	0.00%
2018-19	$21,780	0.00%
2019-20	$16,380	-24.79%
2020-21	$16,380	0.00%
2021-22	$11,500	-29.79%
2022-23	$12,400	7.83%
2023-24	$17,795	43.51%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased -15.22% from year 2013 to 2024 where current year costs are $2,200.

Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education (2013-2024)
Year	Books & Supplies	Changes by Year
2013-14	$1,500	-
2014-15	$1,500	0.00%
2015-16	$1,500	0.00%
2016-17	$1,500	0.00%
2017-18	$1,500	0.00%
2018-19	$2,100	40.00%
2019-20	$2,100	0.00%
2020-21	$2,100	0.00%
2021-22	$2,485	18.33%
2022-23	$2,595	4.43%
2023-24	$2,200	-15.22%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 30.79% when living off campus from year 2013 to 2024.

Living Costs Changes of Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education (2013-2024)
Year	Living Off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$6,305	-
2014-15	$11,435	21.42%
2015-16	$7,155	-43.69%
2016-17	$2,444	-50.94%
2017-18	$2,021	-17.31%
2018-19	$1,536	32.21%
2019-20	$2,149	61.77%
2020-21	$2,902	24.69%
2021-22	$1,709	-27.33%
2022-23	$4,535	26.72%
2023-24	$4,073	71.55%

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How much has CTE's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes