Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Polaris Career Center with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Polaris Career Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $10,709$287600 Contact Hours5 Months $13,584
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $10,244$6421500 Contact Hours20 Months $16,042
3Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $16,384$6121100 Contact Hours10 Months $18,035
4Welding Technology/Welder $10,576$420600 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
5Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $9,756$1,240600 Contact Hours10 Months $16,505
6Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician $3,172$223244 Contact Hours5 Months $2,862

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 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician program which is the largest program at Polaris Career Center.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $7,392 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Polaris Career Centerhas decreased by 0.75% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Polaris Career Center.
Living Costs Trends
Polaris Career Center 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$5,245$1,640
2022$5,320$2,600
2023$7,200$2,290
2024$7,430$2,425
2025$5,250$2,142
Living Costs Trends Chart