Academy of Careers and Technology
Beckley, WV · Public · Certificate degree-granting
Located in Beckley, West Virginia, Academy of Careers and Technology is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 168 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,756 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 79.3%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,988 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Ground Transportation, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,756
Graduation Rate
79.3%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$9,988
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.28x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
168
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
84.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
38.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,696
Income $30K–$48K
$8,453
Income $48K–$75K
$11,421
Income $110K+
$9,558
Student Demographics
Women
69.7%
White
86.3%
Black
13.1%
Hispanic
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.6%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools — Surgical Technology (STAB) - Schools and Programs for the surgical technician (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (7)
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $52,310 | 26 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 25 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 24 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 16 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 10 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $41,602 | Not reported |
Similar Institutions
- Carver Career Center — $33,739
- Mercer County Technical Education Center — $33,511