Paying for Northwest Technology Center-Alva
Tuition & Fees
$1,920
Largest Programs
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
number of programs offered
18
The largest programs at Northwest Technology Center-Alva is Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician and its 2025 tuition is $1,920. The length of the program is 960 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 9 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at Northwest Technology Center-Alvais very inexpensive compared to the national average of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician program (the average is $16,505).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Northwest Technology Center-Alva with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $1,920 | $530 | 960 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $16,505 |
| 2 | Graphic Design | $1,920 | $480 | 960 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $12,844 |
| 3 | Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | $1,920 | $480 | 960 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $15,070 |
| 4 | Electrician | $1,920 | $480 | 960 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $15,963 |
| 5 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $2,926 | $4,453 | 1463 Contact Hours | 11 Months | $18,035 |
| 6 | Rehabilitation Aide | $1,920 | $480 | 960 Contact Hours | 9 Months | $18,182 |
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 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician program which is the largest program at Northwest Technology Center-Alva.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average living costs is $19,431 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Northwest Technology Center-Alvahas increased by 3.48% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Northwest Technology Center-Alva.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,140 | $9,546 |
| 2022 | $8,436 | $9,509 |
| 2023 | $8,118 | $9,529 |
| 2024 | $11,263 | $7,514 |
| 2025 | $10,880 | $8,551 |
Living Costs Trends Chart