Similar Schools to Western Technology Center
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Western 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 Western Technology Center is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $3,850 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 14 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Western 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 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $3,850 | $16,042 | $250 | 1500 Contact Hours | 14 Months |
| 2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $2,575 | $10,695 | $350 | 1030 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $3,657 | $18,035 | $4,086 | 1463 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| 4 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $2,255 | $4,480 | $200 | 902 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 5 | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,513 | $25,492 | $200 | 1005 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 6 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $2,525 | $14,851 | $200 | 1010 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Technology Center is $3,850 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.
Western Technology Center offers the alternative tuition plans .
32% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,295 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $3,850 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $250 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,356 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $15,680 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,295 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Western Technology Center offers 28 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, 198 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 8 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 20 | 0 | 177 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 198 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 21 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 177 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 completers | - |
| Medical Reception/Receptionist | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Total | 21 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 530 students are attending at Western Technology Center. There are 28 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 32 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 99 (full-time) and 58 (part-time).
| Student Population | 530 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 60 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
Student Population at Western Technology Center
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 498 students enrolled into Western Technology Center. By gender, 260 male and 238 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Western Technology Center.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 498 | 260 | 238 |
| Full-time | 112 | 19 | 93 |
| Part-tme | 386 | 241 | 145 |
There are 295 White (59.24%), 8 Black/African American (1.61%), 120 Hispanic (24.10%), 6 Asian (1.20%), and 189 students with other races attending Western Technology Center.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 498 | 260 | 238 |
| American Indian/Native American | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Asian | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 63 | 57 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 295 | 159 | 136 |
| Two More | 46 | 20 | 26 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Western Technology Center, 38 students are aged 20 to 24 (7.63% of total students), 401 students are aged below 20 (80.52%), 3 students are aged above 50 (1.20%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 498 | 260 | 238 |
| Under 18 | 230 | 125 | 105 |
| Age 18-19 | 171 | 115 | 56 |
| Age 20-21 | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| Age 22-24 | 16 | 3 | 13 |
| Age 25-29 | 19 | 1 | 18 |
| Age 30-34 | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Age 35-39 | 14 | 3 | 11 |
| Age 40-49 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Age 50-64 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Age Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Western Technology Center is accredited by (8/23/1978 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Western Technology Center.