| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 19 | 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 2024-2025.
A total of 168 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 81%. Academy of Careers and Technology has 8 vocational programs.
The largest program at Academy of Careers and Technology is Cosmetology / Cosmetologist and its 2025 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 | $1,400 | 1,799 Hours | 18 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training | $10,500 | $1,400 | 1,300 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $8,600 | $400 | 1,080 Hours | 11 Months |
| National Average | $14,851 | - | 531 Hours | 10.39 Months |
| Plumbing Technology / Plumber | $8,600 | $400 | 1,080 Hours | 11 Months |
| National Average | $10,940 | - | 721 Hours | 20.50 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder (11 Months Program) | $9,500 | - | 1,080 Hours | 11 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder (5 Months Program) | $6,000 | - | 540 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $12,500 at Academy of Careers and Technology. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,400. The total cost of attendance is $41,900 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $12,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,400 |
| Room & Board | $19,250 |
| Other Living Expenses | $8,750 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $41,900 |
| 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 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
Academy of Careers and Technology offers 8 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 | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | 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 | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 7 | 2 | 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 | 39 | 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 | 39 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Academy of Careers and Technology is 81%. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 an the retention rate is 85%.
| Graduation Rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 85%(full-time), 82% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Student Population | 168 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 14 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 18 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 |