Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at High Plains Technology Center with program length and completion time.
2024 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 $1,013$400450 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
3Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician $1,013$300450 Contact Hours9 Months $22,660
4Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $2,025$200900 Contact Hours9 Months $16,505
5Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) $4,029$3,0001343 Contact Hours10 Months $17,783
6Carpentry/Carpenter $1,013$300450 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.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $11,650 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at High Plains Technology Centerhas increased by 17.52% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at High Plains Technology Center.
Living Costs Trends
High Plains Technology Center 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$8,375$4,875
2021$7,712$4,524
2022$7,184$3,973
2023$5,009$4,904
2024$6,988$4,662
Living Costs Trends Chart