Similar Schools to Southwest Technology Center
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Southwest Technology Center has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southwest Technology Center is Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $3,803 and the national average is $20,421.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician program. The length of the program is 1200 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Southwest Technology Center with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | $3,803 | $20,421 | $483 | 1200 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 2 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,588 | $16,505 | $336 | 975 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,302 | $18,035 | $2,045 | 1418 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 4 | Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | $2,504 | $9,590 | $81 | 750 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| 5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $3,835 | $16,042 | $824 | 1500 Contact Hours | 14 Months |
| 6 | Metal Fabricator | $2,305 | $31,125 | $301 | 900 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwest Technology Center is $3,803 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Southwest Technology Center offers the alternative tuition plans .
60% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,349 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $3,803 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $483 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $9,770 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $10,930 |
| Average Financial Amount | $2,349 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Southwest Technology Center offers 17 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 150 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 74 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 | 76 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 150 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 74 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 76 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 11 completers | - |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 28 completers | - |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 25 completers | - |
| Rehabilitation Aide | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 10 completers | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Marketing (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Total | 74 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 32 completers | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Metal Fabricator | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 18 completers | - |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Total | 76 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 332 students are attending at Southwest Technology Center. There are 17 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 14 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 41 (full-time) and 17 (part-time).
| Student Population | 332 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 31 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
Student Population at Southwest Technology Center
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 330 students enrolled into Southwest Technology Center. By gender, 171 male and 159 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Southwest Technology Center.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 330 | 171 | 159 |
| Full-time | 95 | 55 | 40 |
| Part-tme | 235 | 116 | 119 |
There are 182 White (55.15%), 11 Black/African American (3.33%), 70 Hispanic (21.21%), 2 Asian (0.61%), and 135 students with other races attending Southwest Technology Center.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 330 | 171 | 159 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 37 | 33 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 182 | 102 | 80 |
| Two More | 60 | 22 | 38 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Southwest Technology Center, 52 students are aged 20 to 24 (15.76% of total students), 210 students are aged below 20 (63.64%), 4 students are aged above 50 (2.42%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 330 | 171 | 159 |
| Under 18 | 116 | 46 | 70 |
| Age 18-19 | 94 | 62 | 32 |
| Age 20-21 | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Age 22-24 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Age 25-29 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Age 30-34 | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Age 35-39 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Age 40-49 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Age 50-64 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Southwest Technology Center is accredited by (1/25/1990 - Current).
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