Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Wes Watkins Technology Center with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Wes Watkins Technology Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $3,318$179600 Contact Hours5 Months $16,239
2Welding Technology/Welder $5,732$115960 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695
3Electrician $5,115$275960 Contact Hours10 Months $15,963
4Building/Property Maintenance $5,966-960 Contact Hours10 Months $13,054
5Computer Programming/Programmer $4,930$524960 Contact Hours10 Months $4,976
6Surgical Technology/Technologist $6,084$2,205960 Contact Hours11 Months $28,401

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 Medical/Clinical Assistant program which is the largest program at Wes Watkins Technology Center.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $7,955 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Wes Watkins Technology Centerhas increased by 60.09% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Wes Watkins Technology Center.
Living Costs Trends
Wes Watkins Technology Center 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$2,969$1,050
2022$2,864$1,306
2023$2,993$1,316
2024$3,278$1,691
2025$4,500$3,455
Living Costs Trends Chart