Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Waynesville Career Center with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Waynesville Career Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $14,025$1,4751425 Contact Hours12 Months $18,035
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $9,065$1,0001220 Contact Hours15 Months $16,042
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,200$600400 Contact Hours5 Months $5,356
4Welding Technology/Welder $2,960-1020 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
5Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician $2,960-1020 Contact Hours9 Months $25,492
6Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $2,960-1020 Contact Hours9 Months $16,505

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 Waynesville Career Center.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $21,735 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Waynesville Career Centerhas decreased by 0.94% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Waynesville Career Center.
Living Costs Trends
Waynesville Career Center 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$11,535$8,165
2022$11,535$8,165
2023$14,479$6,256
2024$14,663$8,441
2025$15,272$6,463
Living Costs Trends Chart