Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Polaris Career Center with program length and completion time.
2024 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 $10,185$310600 Contact Hours5 Months $13,584
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $15,485$1,1101500 Contact Hours20 Months $16,042
3Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician $3,191$204230 Contact Hours5 Months $2,862
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $2,498$497200 Contact Hours6 Months $5,356
5Welding Technology/Welder $9,875$620600 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
6Criminal Justice/Police Science $7,506$489800 Contact Hours9 Months $5,892

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.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $9,855 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Polaris Career Centerhas increased by 3.85% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Polaris Career Center.
Living Costs Trends
Polaris Career Center 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$4,675$2,050
2021$5,245$1,640
2022$5,320$2,600
2023$7,200$2,290
2024$7,430$2,425
Living Costs Trends Chart