Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at High Plains Technology Center with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at High Plains Technology Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician $6,000-800 Contact Hours5 Months $15,883
2Welding Technology/Welder --480 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
3Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician --480 Contact Hours9 Months $22,660
4Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $4,029$3,0001343 Contact Hours10 Months $18,035
5Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (other) --405 Contact Hours9 Months -
6Carpentry/Carpenter --480 Contact Hours9 Months $9,248

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 Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician program which is the largest program at High Plains Technology Center.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $10,695 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at High Plains Technology Centerhas decreased by 0.92% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at High Plains Technology Center.
Living Costs Trends
High Plains Technology Center 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$7,712$4,524
2022$7,184$3,973
2023$5,009$4,904
2024$6,988$4,662
2025$6,757$3,938
Living Costs Trends Chart