Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Central Technology Center is Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor and the 2024 tuition and fees is $4,300. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor programs ($6,258). The length of the program is 223 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 2 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Central Technology Center.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $4,300$917223 Hours2 Months $6,258
2Welding Technology/Welder $1,805$1,1751,050 Hours10 Months $10,695
3Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance $1,713$1851,050 Hours10 Months $21,156
4Medical/Clinical Assistant $2,095$9381,010 Hours10 Months $16,239
5Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $1,858$1,2681,050 Hours10 Months $14,851

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,459 students attended Central Technology Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 61 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 178 (full-time) and 10 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Central Technology Center is 49% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 20% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,459
Graduation Rate49%
Number of Faculty68
Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Technology Center is $4,300 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
27% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,173 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,300
Books & Supplies$917
Off-Campus Room & Board$1,431
Off-Campus Expenses$1,680
Average Financial Amount$3,173

Offered Certificate Programs

Central Technology Center offers 41 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 754 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate10330
Less than 1-Year Certificate40109
2 Years Certificate360315
Total410754

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Central Technology Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 754 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 330 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 109 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 315 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Transportation and Materials Moving 330 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor330
Total330
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 58 completers
Health and Wellness28
Medical/Clinical Assistant30
Business 22 completers
Small Business Administration/Management22
Total109
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 6 completers
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant6
Communications Technologies 17 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design14
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects2
Computer and Information Sciences 18 completers
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance18
Personal and Culinary Services 16 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist16
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Engineering 13 completers
Pre-Engineering13
Engineering Technology 7 completers
Mining Technology/Technician2
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD3
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 5 completers
Biomedical Sciences5
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 10 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science10
Construction Trades 25 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter6
Electrician13
Lineworker0
Building/Property Maintenance6
Plumbing Technology/Plumber0
Mechanics and Repairers 70 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair11
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology21
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician15
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician9
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician14
Precision Production Trades 27 completers
Welding Technology/Welder27
Visual and Performing Arts 13 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art8
Photography5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 80 completers
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder0
Medical/Clinical Assistant10
Surgical Technology/Technologist6
Rehabilitation Aide3
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training20
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide40
Business 8 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary0
Small Business Administration/Management8
Total315

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,459 students have enrolled into Central Technology Center. By gender, 948 male and 511 female students are attending the school.
There are 921 White (63.13%), 33 Black/African American (2.26%), 83 Hispanic (5.69%), 67 Asian (4.59%), and 438 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,459948511
American Indian/Native American1268739
Asian675710
Black/African American331815
Hispanic834736
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White921604317
Two More20612482
Un-Known231112
Non-resident Alien000

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