Similar Schools to Metro Technology Centers
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Metro Technology Centers has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Metro Technology Centers is Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $6,669 and the national average is $18,519.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician program. The length of the program is 1958 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 17 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Metro Technology Centers with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | $6,669 | $18,519 | $3,060 | 1958 Contact Hours | 17 Months |
| 2 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $3,100 | $18,035 | $1,974 | 1240 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $3,750 | $16,042 | $205 | 1000 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 4 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,625 | $16,505 | $146 | 1050 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 5 | Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | $2,625 | $11,770 | $286 | 1050 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 6 | Graphic Design | $2,588 | $12,844 | $225 | 1033 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Metro Technology Centers is $6,361 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Metro Technology Centers offers the alternative tuition plans .
21% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,204 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,361 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,060 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,104 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $15,521 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,204 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Metro Technology Centers offers 63 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 555 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 20 | 0 | 172 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 41 | 0 | 365 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Total | 63 | 0 | 555 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 172 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 365 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 18 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 18 completers | - |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Total | 18 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 1,919 students are attending at Metro Technology Centers. There are 27 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 90 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 272 (full-time) and 137 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Metro Technology Centers is 60% and the retention rate is 41% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,919 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Number of Faculty | 117 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
Student Population at Metro Technology Centers
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,030 students enrolled into Metro Technology Centers. By gender, 1,046 male and 984 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Metro Technology Centers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,030 | 1,046 | 984 |
| Full-time | 1,058 | 553 | 505 |
| Part-tme | 972 | 493 | 479 |
There are 340 White (16.75%), 258 Black/African American (12.71%), 480 Hispanic (23.65%), 38 Asian (1.87%), and 1,390 students with other races attending Metro Technology Centers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,030 | 1,046 | 984 |
| American Indian/Native American | 66 | 29 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| Black/African American | 258 | 98 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 480 | 263 | 217 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| White | 340 | 184 | 156 |
| Two More | 490 | 156 | 334 |
| Un-Known | 354 | 298 | 56 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Metro Technology Centers, 233 students are aged 20 to 24 (11.48% of total students), 769 students are aged below 20 (37.88%), 223 students are aged above 50 (17.54%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,030 | 1,046 | 984 |
| Under 18 | 426 | 183 | 243 |
| Age 18-19 | 343 | 187 | 156 |
| Age 20-21 | 110 | 67 | 43 |
| Age 22-24 | 123 | 62 | 61 |
| Age 25-29 | 163 | 74 | 89 |
| Age 30-34 | 124 | 57 | 67 |
| Age 35-39 | 107 | 42 | 65 |
| Age 40-49 | 185 | 80 | 105 |
| Age 50-64 | 178 | 54 | 124 |
| Over 64 | 45 | 19 | 26 |
| Age Un-Known | 226 | 221 | 5 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Metro Technology Centers is accredited by (6/22/1983 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Metro Technology Centers.