Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Knox County Career Center with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Knox County Career Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $15,243$3,5441340 Contact Hours17 Months $18,035
2Fire Science/Fire-fighting $1,296$405160 Contact Hours4 Months $3,136
3Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) $1,399$265150 Contact Hours4 Months $4,986
4Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse $14,551$3,882900 Contact Hours12 Months $48,241
5Fire Science/Fire-fighting $999$55084 Contact Hours2 Months $3,136
6Welding Technology/Welder $7,672$2,000685 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695

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 Knox County Career Center.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $30,888 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Knox County Career Centerhas increased by 66.55% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Knox County Career Center.
Living Costs Trends
Knox County Career Center 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$9,256$5,356
2021$11,748$6,798
2022$11,748$6,798
2023$11,748$6,798
2024$16,368$14,520
Living Costs Trends Chart