Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Great Plains Technology Center with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Great Plains Technology Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $5,349$6701388 Contact Hours12 Months $18,035
2Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $2,550$1001000 Contact Hours9 Months $16,505
3Welding Technology/Welder $2,550$1001000 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
4Fire Science/Fire-fighting $1,797$1,340705 Contact Hours6 Months $3,136
5Surgical Technology/Technologist $3,022$1,8151185 Contact Hours9 Months $28,401
6Cooking and Related Culinary Arts $2,550$1001000 Contact Hours9 Months $11,770

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program which is the largest program at Great Plains Technology Center.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $18,975 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Great Plains Technology Centerhas increased by 6.04% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Great Plains Technology Center.
Living Costs Trends
Great Plains Technology Center 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$12,564$4,008
2022$12,604$3,968
2023$13,053$4,163
2024$13,570$4,324
2025$14,375$4,600
Living Costs Trends Chart